You're right. The fasciantion for fair skin is so deeply rooted in the mindset of the Indians that dark-skinned people are made to feel as if their existence is a burden. I'd written an article discussing this here: https://psiloveyou.xyz/why-in-india-its-socially-acceptable-to-trade-a-man-s-wealth-for-a-woman-s-looks-fb6ec7c17d2e