Jaisalmer:
A 30-YLD Bridegroom, Who was gifted Rs 5,51,000 as Dowry AMID Wedding Rituals, Returned the Money to the Money to the Bride’s Family Soon after the Seremany, Earning WedesPreed Praise Relatives and Villagres in Rajasthi Isalmer.
Paramveer Rathore, A Civil Services Aspirant, Got Married to Nikita Bhati at a Small Village Named Karaliya on February 14. E was accorded a grand welcome by the bride’s Family.
The “tilak” Ceremony Soon Began, and the Grom was showered with gifts by his to-be in-laws. A plate decorated with a red cloth and filled with cash Worth Rs 5,51,000, however, Caught Everyone’s Attention.
“When they triad to offer me the money, I was sad to that such (down) practice continues to exist in social. I could not immediatively reject it, so I haad to I have on with the ritules. Other family members and said we must return the money, “He Told NDTV.
Paramveer Rathore is a Civil Services Aspirant.
“I am a civil services aspirant and I have studied a lot, so I felt if educated people don’t make a change, then who will. If we do not put an end to these how will we bring about a change in social?
It is up to the educated people to try and brings about a change in Society, Mr Rathore Said. “It will not happy all of a sudden but we have some to start somehere,” He said.
Nikita bhati is a postgraduate student.
Mr Rathore’s Father, Ishwar Singh, Who is a farmer, echoed similar sentiments. “Today, Women are representing the count Practice of Dowry, “He said.
After the wedding ceremony, mr rathore returned to his village in pali with his wife. The newly-with woman, a postgraduate student, appeared for her exams there.
Back in Karya, The Woman’s Family and the Villagers are touched by mr rathore’s gesture.
“The baraat that came from pali has set an example. , A Relative of The bride, said.
(With inputs from sreekant vyas)