586 Hindu couples and 222 Muslim couples marry at nine venues across the district
Bareilly: A total of 808 couples tied the knot under the Uttar Pradesh government’s Chief Minister’s Mass Marriage Scheme at nine designated venues across Bareilly district on Wednesday. The ceremonies were held in a festive and dignified atmosphere, with public representatives and administrative officials blessing the newlyweds and wishing them a happy married life.
Of the 808 couples, 586 were Hindu and 222 were Muslim. The scheme aims to support eligible couples, particularly those from economically weaker families, and help them begin their married lives with dignity and social support.
405 Couples Marry at Bareilly College Ground
The largest ceremony was organised at Bareilly College ground, where 405 couples from five development blocks and the Sadar subdivision’s urban local bodies participated. These included Bareilly Municipal Corporation, Bareilly Cantonment Board, Tanda Nagar Panchayat, Rithora Nagar Panchayat and Fatehganj West Nagar Panchayat.
The ceremony witnessed the marriage of 279 Hindu couples and 126 Muslim couples.
Bareilly MP Chhatrapal Gangwar, Mayor Umesh Gautam, Zila Panchayat Chairperson Rashmi Patel, Cantt MLA Sanjeev Agarwal, MLA Raghavendra Sharma and MLC Bahoran Lal Maurya attended the event as guests.
District Magistrate Avinash Singh, Municipal Commissioner Sanjeev Kumar Maurya, Chief Development Officer Devyani, the Deputy Director of Social Welfare for Bareilly Division and other district-level officials were also present.
The District Magistrate said the scheme promotes social harmony while supporting the dignity and future of daughters from financially disadvantaged families. He added that the initiative seeks to provide eligible couples with assistance and enable them to begin their married lives on a positive footing.
Ceremonies Held Across Development Blocks
At Radha Rani Resort in Kyolaria, 74 couples from Bhutaura block participated in the ceremony, including 55 Hindu couples and 19 Muslim couples. MLA Dr M.P. Arya, Block Pramukh representative Ravi Gangwar and Block Development Officer Mahesh Chandra Shakya attended the programme.
At Shri Ram Barat Ghar in Meerganj, 101 couples were married. The ceremony included 76 Hindu marriages solemnised according to Vedic rituals and 25 Muslim marriages conducted through nikah. Meerganj MLA Dr D.C. Verma, BJP district president Sompal Sharma and local block representatives attended the event.
At Ashram Satsang Bhawan in Faridpur, 81 couples participated, comprising 69 Hindu couples and 12 Muslim couples. BJP district president Adesh Pratap Singh and Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Purnima Singh were among those present.
Bhuta block hosted the marriage of 74 couples, including 36 Hindu couples and 38 Muslim couples. MLC Kunwar Maharaj Singh and Block Pramukh Jagmohan Yadav attended the ceremony alongside administrative officials.
In Majhgawan block, 73 couples were married, comprising 71 Hindu couples and two Muslim couples. Block Pramukh Yashwant Singh and BJP mandal president Shobharam were among the attendees.
Gifts and Arrangements for Newlyweds
Across the venues, guests and officials blessed the couples and extended their best wishes for a prosperous married life. Essential household gifts were distributed to help the newlyweds establish their homes, while meals were arranged for guests and participants.
The administration made special arrangements to ensure that the ceremonies were conducted smoothly and on schedule.
The district-wide programme brought together families from different communities and highlighted the scheme’s focus on financial assistance, social inclusion and support for eligible couples beginning a new chapter in their lives.
Report by Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly.
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