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Weeks after taking a swipe at RSS-affiliated outfits, Mamata attends mass marriage for tribals
By Sreyasi Pal | Hindustan Times, Berhampore
UPDATED ON MAR 05, 2020 05:59 PM IST
Banerjee had condemned mass marriages of tribal people from poor economic backgrounds conducted by different Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)-affiliated organisations in February. She had alleged that these events were the Sangh Parivar’s attempt to convert the followers of the Sari/Sarna religion of the tribal people into Hindus.
Also under EC watch: Weddings, community feasts
By K Sandeep Kumar | Prayagraj
PUBLISHED ON MAY 04, 2019 12:51 AM IST
The officials fear that those in poll fray may use the occasion to distribute freebies to woo voters, which is a violation of model code of conduct.
Mass marriages in Madhya Pradesh on halt for next two months
By Shruti Tomar | Hindustan Times, Bhopal
PUBLISHED ON MAR 26, 2019 01:34 AM IST
Deoria shelter home horror: Girls beaten, married off to men twice their age, rescued inmates tell counsellors
By Chandan Kumar | Hindustan Times, Deoria, Deoria
PUBLISHED ON AUG 08, 2018 03:10 PM IST
Some of the girls at the Deoria shelter home said they were beaten, sexually harassed and married off to men twice their age, according to women counsellors who spoke to the rescued inmates.
Deoria shelter rules: Up before 5 am, sweep and mop thrice a day, 2 rotis only
By Chandan Kumar | Hindustan Times, Deoria, Deoria
UPDATED ON AUG 08, 2018 03:38 PM IST
Some of the girls at the Deoria shelter home said they were beaten, sexually harassed and married off to men twice their age, according to women counsellors who spoke to the rescued inmates on Tuesday.
Stop underage wedding: Mentioning age made mandatory in marriage cards in MP
By Shruti Tomar | Hindustan Times, Bhopal
UPDATED ON APR 18, 2018 08:18 PM IST
Apart from printing press, caterers, cook, religious guru, band owners, transporters and marriage garden owners have also been asked to check the age of the bride and groom before giving their services, the order has warned.