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Indian PM says stop aborting foetuses

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the widespread practice of aborting female foetuses is a national shame.

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  • Published: 11:58 April 28, 2008
  • Gulf News

New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said the widespread practice of aborting female foetuses is a national shame.

Experts believe up to 500,000 female foetuses are being aborted every year due to a preference in India for male children.

Speaking at a conference on Monday, Singh said: ''this is a national shame and we must face this challenge squarely here and now.''

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