Rajasthan: Banswara village bans booze and loud music at marriages | Udaipur News – Times of India

Representatives of the village handing over a copy of the decision to SHO Ramesh Meena

UDAIPUR: The tribal society at Ghodi Tezpur village in Choti Sarwan of Banswara has decided to ban liquor and loud music at weddings, bringing an end to the age-old tradition.
The decision was taken to prevent disputes and unnecessary expenses. Violators will attract a fine of Rs 21,000 for serving alcohol and Rs 51,000 for playing loud music. This decision to impose a ban and fine was taken in the presence of former and present sarpanches of the village.
A total of 13 ward panches along with district parishad and panchayat samiti members and other villagers participated in the meeting.
The mahapanchayat was convened by the Sarva Samaj in which after the decision every member and the family representative signed in the register. Shyama Khadiya, sarpanch of Harnathpura panchayat samiti, said playing loud music during weddings was a nuisance and they wanted to get rid of it.
He said the move will help them get back to their traditional instruments to celebrate. “The police have assured us of all the support,” he added.
Aandu Mayda, deputy sarpanch of Choti Sarvan said the mahapanchayat’s decision to ban Liquor and loud music during wedding celebrations would bring an end to wasteful expenditure.
The copy of the decision was handed over to the Danpur police to ensure strict adherence. According to Ramesh Chandra Meena, SHO Danpur, the villagers have handed over the memorandum after deciding to loud music and alcohol completely.
“It is our duty to keep a check on anything that is a nuisance for the common man. The youngsters play loud music and dance on the streets, disturbing everyone. This is a positive step being taken by the villagers and our team will always support this good cause,” said Meena.

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