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Kerala CM Calls to Reform India's Marriage System, Users Applaud

Following the death of 24-year-old Vismaya V Nair, a dowry victim, Kerala CM asked to reform Indian marriage system

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A shocking incident of a 24-year-old Kerala woman, Visamaya V Nair has come up. Nair was recently found hanging in her apartment, and she had reportedly sent messages to her family about being harassed for dowry by her in-laws.

The incident has brought up a conversation about India's outdated and barbaric custom of dowry, and how it still continues to plague our society till date, even in the most seemingly progressive households and communities.

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