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Rekha, the child bride who inspired India

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Underage marriage has been banned in India since 1978, but it remains a widespread practice in many rural areas. We follow the tale of twelve-year-old Rekha Kalindi, whose struggle against forced marriage has inspired a nation.

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Comments (3)

forced mariage

by Anonyme - 17/07/2010 - 20:25

everytime we keep quiet and look away....a man is dying

forced marriage

by Anonyme - 17/07/2010 - 20:06

every we look away,pretending we cant see such situation....a human being is dying

Child marriage & Death of Six new born babies

by Anonyme - 18/03/2010 - 13:31

It is for the first time I am watching "France 24" Your correspondent deserves all the compliments.Yes, as regards women admitting killing 6 of her babies. I wonder how she could have committed that one after another how about her husband or she was having a live in relation & what is her state of mind & how the French law will deal with it. It would be interesting to know I am sureshe must not be having a sound mind. God may help her! my heart goes for those six babies. Please do let us know whatwas her state of mind & how does she feel. Any regrets ? At least I am shocked to read this news. What about her family what do they have to say ?

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