In UP's Hamirpur, arrival of ‘Lakshmi’ sparks a festival of change
TNN / May 13, 2026, 00:58 (IST)
In Hamirpur, where the sex ratio is skewed, a family defied social stigma by grandly celebrating the birth of their second daughter. A festive procession with 11 cars, live music, and dancing marked the joyous occasion, drawing praise and inspiring a shift in societal attitudes towards girl children.