Dowry An Evil

Once upon a time, in a humble abode, a little girl was born into a loving family. She filled her childhood with joy, basking in the warmth and comfort of her father's home. As she grew into a young woman, her radiance and grace caught the eye of a kind and noble prince.The prince approached her father and declared his love, promising to cherish and protect her. The father, filled with hope that his daughter's happiness would continue, agreed to the union. He believed her life would be a fairy tale, unaware of the hardships that awaited.Upon leaving her childhood home, the princess found herself in a new world, one filled with stern in-laws who continuously berated her. They criticized her for not bringing a dowry and labeled her as a middle-class girl, oblivious to her inner nobility.Despite the pain in her heart, the princess bore these words silently, her commitment to her father's honor keeping her silent. Eventually, she became a mother to two beauti

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ful children.Years passed, and her husband's demands for dowry grew more relentless. Yet, she remained silent, hiding the scars of her suffering. She endured physical abuse in silence, always believing that her silence would somehow preserve her father's honor.One fateful day, her husband confessed to marrying another woman and having a son with her. The princess, heartbroken and betrayed, questioned why her life was a game to him. In response, her husband's anger turned violent, and in despair, she chose to end her life.The tragic tale of the princess serves as a stark reminder to society. Even in the midst of women's empowerment efforts, countless women continue to suffer in silence. It calls for the government to take responsibility, to ensure that those who perpetrate such cruelty are held accountable.The need of the day is for society to unite against such rascals, for only when they are brought to justice can women truly be safe and empowered.