Father beats drums to celebrate daughter's divorce

A bold message against stigma, as a father turns separation into a symbol of strength

- UP State Bureau

In a society where divorce is often viewed through the lens of shame and social stigma, a powerful and unconventional scene unfolded in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. A retired judge chose celebration over silence, beating drums in public to mark his daughter’s divorce turning what is usually considered a painful ending into a moment of dignity and liberation.