Following the example of Dhargalim and Korgao, Loliem-Polem village panchayat has reportedly unanimously resolved to honour the widows on par with married women. The resolution has appealed to stop the ongoing unjust customs practiced in the society in case of widows. This is being done in response to the ongoing-statewide movement started to stop discrimination and ill-treatment meted out to the widows. Women are shunned from society when their husbands die, not for religious reasons, but because of tradition and probably because they're seen as a financial drain on their families. Widows tend to face many difficulties and deprivations because of negative social attitudes towards them and social restrictions that are placed upon them and their activities. They are subject to patriarchal customs. The conduct towards them can be extremely unjust and even sadistic. Many suffer abuse and exploitation at the hands of family members. It is an issue facing all the widows in the state. Hence the state government needs to contemplate drafting a legislation abolishing widowhood customs.There also needs to be a helpline for reporting instances of widowhood customs being practiced.
