JANAKPUR, Aug 16: Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Ruby Kumari Thakur has urged anyone facing injustice because of dowry to contact her.
Speaking at the inauguration of the second convention and fourth general assembly of Nai Sahayog Sanstha Nepal in Dhalkevar, Dhanusha, on Saturday, Thakur said she has consistently been speaking out against the dowry system and urged victims to reach out to her.
Deputy Speaker Ruby Thakur assumes office
She said marrying by giving or taking dowry, as well as pressuring families for dowry, are punishable offenses under the law. She urged people to refrain from such practices and stressed the need for collective efforts to eliminate the dowry system.
Thakur also called for cooperation to end dowry practices and advance the Thakur community socially and politically.
“Give your daughters education, not dowry. Do not take dowry when marrying off your sons,” Thakur said. “Dowry is a curse on society. Let us work together to eliminate it.”
She also stressed the need to encourage daughters and daughters in law to pursue education.
During the event, Shyam Kumar Thakur of the Siraha Nai Society submitted a memorandum to Deputy Speaker Thakur, calling for measures to promote the social, economic, educational and political advancement of the barber community and ensure its representation at all levels of the state.
