Why Kerala Guv is on day-long fast after deaths of 2 women: 'End dowry' appeal

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan began a day-long fast at Raj Bhavan on July 14. Khan is observing fast to create social awareness against the practice of dowry. Khan began the fast by 8 am and would continue till 6 pm, said Raj Bhavan sources. Earlier on Tuesday, in a video, Khan said, “Our beloved state of Kerala was recently in the news for a tragic death due to dowry. It is said that the spectre of dowry continues to raise its ugly head in our state which has been globally acclaimed for enviable social indicators like literacy and life expectancy.” Watch the full video for more.