Archive · 29 Jan 2026
MP Village Declares Boycott of Love Marriages
In a village in Madhya Pradesh, India, people decided to boycott couples who run away to get married because they love each other.
They said these couples and their families can't join any village events or get jobs.
The village head even said they won't sell them milk.
The government found out and is taking action against the people who made this rule.
They are making sure everyone follows the law and treats each other nicely.
Residents of Pancheva village in Madhya Pradesh declared a social boycott of couples who elope for marriage.
The decision was made after eight couples eloped and married for love in the past six months.
The boycott includes denying employment and daily necessities like milk to such couples and their families.
Authorities have identified individuals involved and initiated police action against them.
The decision was made by villagers themselves, not the Gram Sabha, and further action will be taken after investigation.
- Who
- Residents of Pancheva village, Madhya Pradesh
- What
- Social boycott of couples who elope for marriage
- When
- Diktat issued on January 23, authorities acted on January 29
- Where
- Pancheva village, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh
- Why
- Eight couples eloped and married for love in the past six months
- Location
- Pancheva, Ratlam district, Madhya Pradesh
- Date of Diktat
- January 23
- Number of Eloped Couples
- 8
- Action by Authorities
- Identified individuals, police action initiated
- Legal Action
- Bound over for good conduct
