In Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2, Vaishnavi faces escalating social backlash after engagement-related gossip. On June 16, Tulsi supports Vaishnavi as family tension grows, while Baa advises Tulsi to stay patient and avoid deciding who should be with whom. Vaishnavi reacts to a newspaper report about her engagement being called off and, after hearing workers gossip about her character, locks herself in a room. Rio goes to console her, and Tulsi later overhears their conversation. That same day, Tulsi calls for help to open the locked gate, and she reassures Vaishnavi that the report is based on gossip rather than truth, urging her to preserve self-respect and hope.
On June 17, a parcel from Parth—containing gifts, their engagement photograph, and a letter ending the relationship—leads to fresh society gossip and leaves Vaishnavi in tears. As Tulsi prays for her strength, Rio arrives behaving respectfully during the pooja. During a confrontation when society members humiliate and throw out Vaishnavi’s belongings, Rio declares he wants to marry her, stating he respects her and would never repeat Parth’s actions. Tulsi advises Vaishnavi to decide carefully, and Parth later denies having any feelings for her.
