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Couples at mass marriage in Uttar Pradesh get toilet seats as wedding gift

Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Swachha Bharat’ mission, the organisers decided to give toilet seats to the couples instead of the usual crockery, suitcases, sewing machines etc, so that they start their new life in a healthy way.

Updated on: Dec 18, 2018 11:32 AM IST
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As a wedding gift, this one is truly novel, and useful from the word go. At least 18 couples in Prayagraj returned home from their marriage ceremony carrying toilet seats, gifted to them by the organisers of the mass wedding.

A couple receiving a toilet seat at the mass marriage programme in Allahabad, Sunday, December 16, 2018. (HT Photo)
A couple receiving a toilet seat at the mass marriage programme in Allahabad, Sunday, December 16, 2018. (HT Photo)

Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Swachha Bharat’ mission, the organisers decided to give toilet seats to the couples instead of the usual crockery, suitcases, sewing machines etc, so that they start their new life in a healthy way.

Besides, the couples were also given a sapling and asked to plant it outside their house so that when it grows it does its bit to control air pollution.

The mass wedding programme was organised by the Jaiswal Samaj on Sunday. President of Jaiswal Samaj lawyer TN Jaiswal gifted the toilet seats and sapling to each couple.

Alok Jaiswal, the organiser of the mass marriage, said while members of the Jaiswal Samaj contributed a lot in the development of trade and commerce, they should also not lag behind in giving their contribution to the ‘Swachha Bharat” mission.

 
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