Akheraj denied a few rupees to Kamli for buying books. But he paid a very heavy dowry for her marriage.
Lopsided priorities.
This is the problem that is persisting.
Instead of giving good education and making their daughters self reliant and supporting their wishes, parents like Akheraj and Harki are ready to dole out heavy dowry and indulge in wasteful expenditure conducting lavish ceremonies.
And they want to get back all that they have spent on their daughters through their bahus.