Recently, new law on dowry system is passed from the parliament of Nepal. This law is quite severe than to pass because the convict here could be jail up to 20 years and they could be fined up to 50 lakhs of rupees. New prime minister, uh, of Nepal, KPI Sharma Oli took the initiative in this course. Maybe he from. Maybe because he is from the shapa. It is a tori region. It is most, uh, prevalent problem in the Torah region. Peopleupils are committing suicide because they could not pay the dowry. Especially parents daughters are being killed for the same reason womens are note safe, uh, in t right. For example, uh, it was a, uh, news last week that four members of same family committed a suicide because they could not pay a dowry. Because of all this reason, it is being necessary to pass this kind of strict law in Nepal. Um, many women rights organization, NGO and NGO are also appreciating, uh, this law because it could bring. Bring a, uh, change in the society of Nepal, where womens are being back backward and they are kept, uh, in the four walls of houses without giving any kinds of opportunity of education and career development. Personally, I also feel this kind of law is necessary because it protects the right of a daughter to live freely, protect daughter from being exploited and protect the parents from committing the suicide because they could not pay dowry to a person which. Which are totally stranger for them. In summary, it helps to bring equality in the society. It helps to bring the, uh, opportunity for women equally to the main, so that they could achieve, uh, a lot in their life and contribute, uh, a lot to their society. Back. Thank.
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Recently, a new law on the dowry system was passed by the Parliament of Nepal. This law is quite strict, with a potential jail sentence of up to 20 years and a fine of up to 50 lakhs of rupees for those convicted. The initiative for this law came from the former Prime Minister of Nepal, K.P. Sharma Oli. This is likely because the dowry system is a particularly prevalent problem in the Terai region of Nepal, where Oli hails from. In this region, many families face immense pressure to pay dowries, leading to tragic consequences like suicides and even the murder of daughters. For example, just last week, there was a news report about four members of the same family committing suicide due to their inability to pay a dowry. The severity of this issue made it imperative to pass a strict law to address it. Many women's rights organizations, NGOs, and INGOs are also praising this law, as they believe it can bring about positive change in Nepali society. Women in Nepal have historically faced significant challenges, often being confined to their homes and denied opportunities for education and career development. This law is a step towards addressing these inequalities. Personally, I believe this law is crucial because it protects the right of daughters to live freely, safeguards them from exploitation, and prevents parents from resorting to suicide due to the pressure of dowry payments. Ultimately, this law aims to promote equality in society and provide women with equal opportunities to achieve their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities. It is a significant step forward in the fight against the harmful practice of dowry.
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