YouTuber Arun Panwar Faces Backlash Over Rs 71 Lakh 'Daan', Sparks Dowry Debate

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News18•02-02-2026, 20:27
YouTuber Arun Panwar Faces Backlash Over Rs 71 Lakh 'Daan', Sparks Dowry Debate
- •Indian YouTuber Arun Panwar, with 2.4 million subscribers, is under fire for allegedly receiving Rs 71 lakh cash and 21 tola gold.
- •The gifts, presented as 'daan', are widely perceived as dowry, a practice banned under India's Dowry Prohibition Act of 1961.
- •Panwar reportedly earns Rs 20-25 lakh monthly from YouTube, intensifying public criticism over the alleged dowry.
- •The controversy highlights the social workaround of labeling dowry as 'daan' or 'gifts' to avoid legal and social stigma.
- •Internet users are demanding action against Panwar and his family, questioning why arrests haven't been made despite the viral video.
Why It Matters: YouTuber Arun Panwar faces severe backlash for alleged dowry disguised as 'daan', reigniting debate on the illegal practice.
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