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

2026-03-10 - 05:53

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.