11 Nov 09 A twist to the saas-bahu saga
They are looked upon with suspicion, Hindi soaps portray them as scheming, and when you get married, you are advised to fulfill her needs before yours. But in the modern times, tables seem to have turned. It’s the age of the daughter-in-law, rue mothers-in-law, who have come together to form Akhila Karnataka Atheya Rakshana Vedike (Karnataka Mother-in-law Protection Forum), supporting Save Indian Family Foundation (SIFF). Over 100 mothers-in-law are a part of this association. “We have come together to fight against our daughters-in-law who have slapped false complaints against families by misusing Sec 498 (a) of the Indian Penal Code,” said Rajeshwari C, President of the Forum.
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14 Sep 09 Kyunki bahu bhi kabhi saas banegi
Bangalore: Are you a regular viewer of saas-bahu soaps and taken in by vampish mother-in-laws portrayed on screen? It’s not always so in real life. The truth is, not only are bahus victims and traumatized by the saas — even the mother-in-law is at the receiving end.
To highlight this, the All-India Mother-In-Law Forum was launched on September 6 this year. Forum coordinator Neena Dhuli, who was a victimized mother-in-law, was accused of dowry harassment and is still fighting a related legal battle.
The forum, possibly a first-of-itskind, has gathered 50 members across India. It will help mothers-in-law globally who are falling prey to the onesided legal system, which often favours daughters-in-law. The Forum will also organize dharnas to make citizens and government aware of the real issue.
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