No more ‘maa-behen’ gaali: Rs 500 fine in this Maharashtra village for using expletives

Kolgaon gram panchayat in Nashik has resolved to fine individuals Rs 500 for using abusive language involving mothers or sisters, requiring digital evidence. This initiative, proposed by a woman during International Women's Day celebrations, aims to curb casual demeaning of women's identities. The collected fines will fund village development.

By SANTOSH SONAWANE