Minister of State for Backward Classes and Minorities Welfare (Independent Charge) Ramkhelavan Patel has said that if the youth of the society take a pledge not to take dowry, this evil practice can be rooted out. Minister of State Patel was addressing the 21st All India Kurmi-Kshatriya Yuva Parichay Sammelan in Bhopal on Sunday.
Young men and women from different region of the country participated in the sammelan.
Minister of State Patel said that the spirit of harmony and brotherhood should be respected by future generations. The need of the hour is keep the society connected. He said that the aim of every social organisation is for the all-round development of every section of the society. The young generation has to understand this sentiment. Minister of State Patel said that social evils like Mrityu Bhoj, purdah system, foeticide have blocked the development of the society. Today’s young generation with its new thinking can establish Kurmi society as an ideal society in the country.
He called upon the youth to live in the interest of the majority. The Minister of State said that living a lonely life is meaningless. The true meaning of life lies in empathy and in making efforts to heal the wounded. This is the true meaning and purpose of life. Minister of State Patel has emphasised on organising mass marriage ceremonies in every district.