No Dowry, No DJs, Number of Baraatis Allowed Is... Bihar Villages Take Historic Stand

Last Updated:July 04, 2025, 08:24 IST

In a joint meeting, villagers resolved not only to eliminate dowry practices but also to ban DJs at weddings and limit unnecessary expenses

The initiative aims to raise the status of daughters and foster economic equality and community solidarity. (News18 Hindi)

Seven villages in the Mohiuddin Nagar block of Bihar’s Samastipur district have set a commendable example by collectively taking a stand against social evils such as dowry and extravagant wedding spending. In a joint meeting, villagers resolved not only to eliminate dowry practices but also to ban DJs at weddings and limit unnecessary expenses.

The meeting was held under the leadership of Mohd. Haseeb, with representatives from Mahmaddipur, Maniyar Margangpar, Mastalipur, Naya Tola Mastalipur, Bhairo Sarhad, Dubaha, and Gulzar Nagar in attendance. People from all communities came together to support this initiative, which is now seen as the beginning of a broader social movement rather than just a set of rules.

While the government has long implemented laws against dowry, the villagers’ decision shows that lasting change begins at the grassroots level. The resolution also includes limiting the number of wedding guests (baraatis) and discouraging showy celebrations that put financial strain on families.

To further support this cause, the committee formed by the villagers has pledged to help underprivileged families with the marriage expenses of their daughters. This step is particularly meaningful in a society where many poor families struggle to get their daughters married due to dowry demands. The initiative aims to raise the status of daughters and foster economic equality and community solidarity.

The villagers also chose to prohibit noisy practices like playing DJs during weddings, promoting peaceful and respectful celebrations. They believe this move will not only ease the burden on financially weaker families but also encourage wealthier ones to prioritise meaningful relationships over displays of wealth.

As part of their plan, these villages, largely from the minority community, will regularly visit each other to raise awareness and ensure the effective implementation of the resolution. Their united effort is being hailed as a progressive step toward building a cleaner, fairer, and more harmonious society.

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Samastipur, India, India

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