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Azamgarh to host mass wedding for 333 couples on 3 November
The Story in Brief
Azamgarh district administration is preparing for a Mukhyamantri Samuhik Vivah (Chief Minister's Mass Wedding) on 3 November at Savitribai Phule Rajkiya Polytechnic. The event aims to marry 333 couples from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Class, minority and general categories.
The state government has set a target of 1,588 weddings for Azamgarh under the scheme, of which 1,255 have already taken place. Applications received for the ceremony are being verified to ensure the couples are not already married and that the bride's bank account details are available.
After verification, the list of eligible couples and documents must be submitted to the district social welfare officer's office. The district magistrate has directed publicity to reach needy families and urged eligible families to apply and register on the scheme portal.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The mass wedding targets 333 couples, the remaining portion of a 1,588-couple annual target for Azamgarh, meaning the district has already completed 79 percent of its goal. The administration's focus on verification, checking existing marriages and bank account details, suggests past compliance gaps. The real test is whether all 333 couples clear verification and the 3 November event proceeds on schedule.
Source: bhaskar.com
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