A meeting of Khap leaders in Baghpat district has raised concerns among young people. The Khap leaders are calling smartphones dangerous for the youth.
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In Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh, Khap leaders have decided to raise their voices against social evils. They discussed prohibiting boys and girls from leaving their homes wearing shorts and preventing children under 18 from owning smartphones.
In addition, they decided to curb extravagant spending at weddings and discourage holding weddings in marriage halls. They plan to raise awareness in the community and work to understand the new generation by visiting homes.
The meeting of Khap leaders in Baghpat district has caused concern among the youth. The Khap leaders are calling smartphones dangerous for young people. They believe that children under 18 should not own smartphones. They suggest that smart learning should be conducted in schools under the supervision of teachers. Thamba Chaudhary Surendra Singh says that smartphones and wearing shorts have a negative impact on children, which is against Indian culture.
Concerns were raised about the changes brought about by mobile phones.
It is worth noting that this meeting of Khap leaders in Baghpat took place shortly after a panchayat in Rajasthan made a decision regarding girls’ attire. A similar decision was made in Jalore, Rajasthan, where objections were raised against girls wearing shorts. In this meeting held at Subhash Chaudhary’s residence in Baraut, Baghpat, on Saturday, concerns were also raised about the changes brought about by the new generation’s use of mobile phones. Khap leader Subhash proposed a ban on giving smartphones to children under 18, which was unanimously agreed upon.
Curbs on wedding expenses
Thamba Khap leader Surendra Singh also raised concerns about extravagant spending at weddings, and everyone decided to raise awareness in the community about this issue. It was proposed that instead of holding weddings in marriage halls, weddings should be held at the couple’s homes.
They said that the youth’s perspective will also be considered.
This meeting of Khap leaders was held on Saturday, but no final decision has been made yet. Khap leader Subhash Singh says that community elders are discussing these social evils. The youth will also be consulted for their opinions. A major decision will only be made after the panchayat meeting.
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