Chennai, June 04: As many as 54 poor couples were united in wedlock at a local temple here today, in the presence of state law minister, D Jayakumar. In the event, organised on behalf of 89th ward of the AIADMK party, each couple were given two grammes of gold mangalsutra, silk dhoti and saree, domestic utensils and bedding, according to party sources.

Nearly 3000 persons were given sumptuous lunch on the occasion.

Bureau Report