MP: Families refuse to marry off daughters to Chattarpur men over water crisis

A wedding was lately cancelled as there was an acute water problem in the area, a Buxwaha resident said.
Chattarpur (Madhya Pradesh): Water scarcity in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district has created an unforeseen problem for young lads as families are not willing to marry off their daughters.
"A wedding was lately cancelled as there was an acute water problem in the area.
Nobody is ready to marry off their daughters here," a Buxwaha resident said.
Buxwaha village of Chhatarpur district is facing a severe water crises.
People, therefore, have to travel far to get water.
The place earlier had two hand pumps that have run dry.
Jassu Ahriwar’ son’s wedding was called off due to water scarcity. "
"Besides, this region is mountainous and has already been declared parched.
We will take care of it and ensure that the issue is resolved and people live a happy life thereafter," Prajapati added.

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