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A couple in Nabarangpur district of Odishahas remained socially ostracised for 25 years after marrying outside their caste, facing continued exclusion from the Gouda community despite repeated efforts at reconciliation.
The incident concerns Dhaniram Gouda of Salebhatta village under Chandahandi block, who married Magasira from Sardhapur village in Kalahandi district. Dhaniram belongs to the Kosoliya Gouda community, while his wife is from a Dalit background. Their marriage, solemnised 25 years ago, was not accepted by his community.
Dhaniram said, "I had offered to sell my animals and use the money from the sale for rituals to ...