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Jharkhand Groom Arrives on Bullock Cart to Promote Dowry‑Free Marriage
✍️ India Today
🗓 15 Jul 2026, 05:19 AM
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In a symbolic gesture, a groom from Jharkhand rode a bullock cart to his wedding instead of a car, aiming to raise awareness about dowry‑free marriages.
The groom, hailing from Jharkhand, chose a bullock cart over a car for his wedding arrival, a move intended to spotlight the issue of dowry in Indian marriages.
By opting for the traditional mode of transport, he hoped to spark conversation among families and the community about the importance of marrying without dowry.
Local wedding planners and community leaders praised the gesture as a bold statement against the practice of demanding dowry.
The event has already drawn attention from social media, with several users sharing the story and encouraging similar initiatives across the state.
By opting for the traditional mode of transport, he hoped to spark conversation among families and the community about the importance of marrying without dowry.
Local wedding planners and community leaders praised the gesture as a bold statement against the practice of demanding dowry.
The event has already drawn attention from social media, with several users sharing the story and encouraging similar initiatives across the state.