Thiruvananthapuram: First for the governor of the state, Arif Mohammed Khan on Wednesday joined the protest called the organized dowry practice after the tragic death of Vismana recently, a young woman who was repeatedly attacked by her husband.
‘Fast against Dowry’ organized by the Gandhian organization in Thiruvananthapuram.
The governor started fasting a day at 8 am and will continue until 6pm at Raj Bhavan.
He will also participate in a prayer meeting planned at Gandhi Bhavan in Thycaud.
The prayer meeting that will begin at 4:30 p.m.
is intended to create awareness against giving and receiving dowry.
“Our beloved Kerala country recently in news for tragic deaths because of dowry.
It is very sad that the specter of Dowry continues to increase its poor head in our country that has been globally recognized for social indicators that should be imitated like literacy and life expectancy.
Mahatma Gandhi said that every young man who made a career with marriage discredit his education and his country and tarnished the hoods, “the governor said in his message against Mahar on Tuesday.
He further said, “The initiative ‘STHREEPAKSHA KERAM’ from the Kerala Government also emphasizes the need to ensure the dignity of our women by saying not to dowry and related practices.
Giving and consuming dowry is a criminal violation that attracts a prison sentence of up to five years.
More than that, that It is injustice and ignoring for the dignity of women who contribute to the growth of Kerala widely recognized “.
Respect for women is the ideals that appoint the community to the level of noble social welfare, as suggested by our scriptures, he said, citing verses from Upanishad.
He urged a younger population to advance with daring to say no marriage involving dowry.
It will be very helpful in creating a greater awareness and ensuring gender equality and social justice, he said.
The governor has visited the residence of Vismana in Kollam and has entertained mourning family members.