← Back to headlines
Madhya Pradesh Village Implements ₹500 Fine for Swearing to Become 'Abuse-Free'
Borsar village in Madhya Pradesh, India, has implemented a unique rule imposing a ₹500 fine or an hour of street sweeping for swearing, an initiative led by local leaders and a returning youth to curb verbal abuse and foster an 'abuse-free' environment.
11 Apr, 00:23 — 11 Apr, 09:36
Source Diversity
Source Diversity
Low (19/100)2 sources— more sources would strengthen this score15/33
Spectrum spread— 1/5 buckets covered0/33
Far L
Left
Center
Right2
Right (2)
hindustan-timesTimes of India
Far R
Geographic diversity— 1 region4/34
India2
ℹAll sources from India region
ℹOnly 2 sources cover this story
Sources
Showing 2 of 2 sources
Times of IndiaMostly Factual23d ago
In MP village, swear words invite Rs 500 fine
In Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district, Borsar village has implemented a unique rule where swearing incurs a Rs 500 fine or an hour of street sweeping. This initiative, driven by local leaders and social workers, aims to curb verbal abuse and foster civility.
By KARISHMA KOTWAL
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual23d ago
₹500 fine for swearing: This Madhya Pradesh village is on way to become ‘abuse-free’
The initiative was led by a youth who returned to Borsar a few months ago after spending nearly 20 years in Mumbai.
Read full article →Coverage Timeline
First report: Times of India · 11 Apr, 00:23|Full coverage: 2 · 9h|Window: 9h
