Thiruvananthapuram: First for the governor of the state, Governor Arif Mohammed Khan has decided to join the protest called the organized dowry practice after a recent tragic death, a young woman who was repeatedly attacked by her husband in the name of the dowry.
‘Hurry up against Dowry’ organized by the Gandhian organization here on Wednesday.
The governor, who will fast in Raj Bhavan from 8am to 6pm, will take part 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 that the initiative ‘Sthreepakha Keramed’ from the Kerala government also emphasized 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 imprisonment of up to five years.
More than that, it is injustice and ignore for the dignity of women whose contribution to the growth of Kerala is widely recognized.
Respecting women is the ideals that raise the community to the level of noble social welfare, as suggested by our scriptures, he said, quoting 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.