‘Can’t take her dad’s hard-earned money’: UP groom returns Rs 31 lakh dowry, stuns guests

A groom in Agra, Awadhesh Rana, refused a dowry of Rs 31 lakh, accepting only Rs 1 as shagun. His act of returning the money, earned by the bride’s late father, was met with appreciation, sending a strong message against the dowry system and promoting equality in marriage.