Dholpur's Lodha Community Bans Dowry, Substance Abuse; Day Weddings Mandated

• Lodha Kshatriya Mahasabha in Dholpur's Doolhara village took strict social decisions to combat dowry and substance abuse.
• The community, representing nearly 20 villages, mandated wedding ceremonies to be held during the day, citing Vedic traditions and aiming to reduce expenses.
• They pledged to eliminate dowry, both giving and taking, and promote girls' education as a priority for community progress.
• National General Secretary Bankelal urged instilling good values, patriotism (Avantibai Lodhi's story), and keeping children away from unhealthy habits.
• Members took an oath to work towards de-addiction, dowry eradication, and investing savings into children's health and higher education.

Why It Matters: Dholpur's Lodha community enacts major reforms: day weddings, dowry ban, and focus on education.