Dalit marriage: The goons married a Dalit youth, did not give ‘Khai Samman’ on the horse, the police married the Dalit youth like this
Dalit marriage news: Village couples and couples say that feudal thinking and casteism still have deep roots in many countries of Baldev police station area. People of Dalit society have to face the right to students and face traditional customs.
Report: Suryaprakash Goswami, Edited: Mohd. Iftekhar Ahmed
Dalit groom: Even after 78 years of independence, the deep shadow of feudal thinking and casteism was seen in the removed village of Tikamgarh (Tikamgarh) district. Here a Dalit youth semester Ahirwar had to take police protection for the traditional Rach (coaching before marriage) of his marriage.
Rach railway preparations were going on in the village for the marriage of Ayodhya Ahirwar. According to tradition, the journey was done in the village by riding on horses. But, when the village bullies warned the horseman that young children would not be allowed to ride on the horse, he refused to release the horse and cancelled the nomination by returning the advance amount.
Help from the police
The Dalit family related to this incident appealed to the police for help. After this, the Baldevgarh police station immediately provided security for the wedding ceremonies. Then the police took out the chariot procession of Pujari Ahirwar with pomp and show.
Effect of feudal thinking and casteism
The village elders and priests say that feudal thinking and casteism still have deep roots in many villages of the Baldevgarh police station area. The people of the Dalit society have to face traditional customs and face discrimination against students.
Wedding celebrations under police protection
Advocate Ahirwar, deployed under police protection, rode horses on the village roads. This incident sent a message not only to the traders and their families but to the entire area that it is important to stand up for rights.
Hope for change rises
This incident is situated in a village, where on one hand the true story of ‘feudal thinking’ has been told. On the other hand, it has also been shown that the cooperation of police and administration can bring change in the society. This incident can prove to be an important step towards development in the direction of goodwill and social justice in independent India. This incident that happened in Tikamgarh district inspires the society to change its thinking and give equal rights to every section.
Courtesy: Hindi News