Madhya Pradesh man files police complaint over wife's failure to observe Karva Chauth

A resident of Vijarauan village in Badrawas, Shivpuri district, has filed a complaint with local police after his wife refused to observe the Karva Chauth fast, a traditional festival where married women fast for their husbands' well-being. Bareelal, an Adivasi, alleged that his wife Mithlesh neither fasted nor performed rituals to worship the moon during the festival. The complaint has sparked discussion about personal autonomy and traditional practices in the region. The husband has indicated his intention to pursue divorce over the matter. Police have begun efforts to mediate between the couple and resolve the domestic dispute, though no formal case has been registered at this stage. The incident underscores ongoing tensions in some households regarding adherence to traditional customs and individual choice.