Dowry has been banned in India for over 60 years. However, a recent video that went viral on social media has forced people to reconsider the issue. This video, which is rapidly going viral online, openly shows how much dowry the groom received at the wedding. The video claims that the groom was given a BMW car, Rs 1 crore in cash, and gifts worth lakhs of rupees at the wedding. The groom was even given a luxury car at the wedding. This video has gone viral and has created a stir on social media. The video claims that this incident took place in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
The viral video shows a large stage set up for the wedding, lit all around. The groom is seated, surrounded by a crowd of relatives. Meanwhile, a man can be heard on a microphone announcing the amount of dowry the groom received. According to the video, the groom was given a BMW, ₹1 crore in cash, and ₹111,000 separately. A total of 71 pieces of jewelry were presented at the wedding, including 11 diamonds, 42 gold pieces, and 18 silver pieces. However, claims are also being made that the middleman who arranged the wedding was given a Scorpio, and those who handled minor errands were given Splendor bikes. The video quickly went viral and drew strong reactions.
ग़ाज़ियाबाद की करोड़ों के दहेज वाली शादी का वीडियो वायरल! दूल्हे को दहेज में मिला 1 करोड़ 1 लाख 11 हजार कैश, हीरे के 11 जेवरात, 42 सोने और 18 चांदी के जेवरात और एक BMW कार. #Ghaziabad #Dowry #ViralVideo #ABPNews pic.twitter.com/1wK4j2Om39
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The viral video was posted from the X handle of media outlet ABP News. The video has already been viewed by many people, garnering a flood of likes and comments. After watching the video, many netizens have made amusing comments, while others have also expressed shock. A group of netizens have expressed anger at the groom and bride's families for giving and taking dowry. Questions have been raised about the dowry law. After watching the video, one netizen wrote, "People still portray dowry as a status symbol. You should be ashamed." Another person wrote, "If this is true, action should be taken. Dowry has ruined the lives of countless girls."
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