Dowry and Unwanted Children

The Dowry system is the main reason of Foetocide and infanticide which are killing millions of girls in India. This is a worst example of Human Rights and Woman's Rights violation. The sale of the ultra-sound machines of all International companies is highest in India. The rate of abortion even in a small village is not less than 5 per day.

To curb the killing of baby girls, first and foremost requirement is to curb the Dowry

System. The failure to stop this curse is mainly the religion. Once the ex-CM of AP Mr. Russiah had said during a representation regarding eradication of dowry, "Ham apne dharam waalon se panga nahin le sakte"

Unfortunately, the Muslims of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh too have become addicted to this system. The religious scholars and leaders, although they say it is illegitimate (Haraam) but they do not refrain from attending the dowry ridden marriages. The added ceremonies, which cost same as marriage, have become compulsory. If a poor father can not afford it, no one sends the proposal to his daughter.

The killing of baby girls is just one result of this dowry curse. There are many evils developing in these countries due to this system. Every father or brother is compelled to gather money by hook or crook; as a result, all are indulging in lies, fraud, cheating, killing and bribes. The rate of immoral acts among the girls is increasing. Therefore, it is not tolerable for the poor parents to bear the burden of the girls therefore they are killing before they take birth.

The responsible of this inhuman culture are those too who spend lavishly and accept the dowry by force or in the name of the system. NIRs unfortunately, are the most costly bride grooms who demand money, furniture, car and flat or land too. Besides this, they demand the dinner on the reception to be paid by the parents of the bride.

There is an urgent need to address this custom and right thinking people must come forward.

There are stringent laws but in the absence of mass awareness and dominance of inhuman customs they are ineffective for betterment of the situation.