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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.
- Agencies
- Published: 11:58 April 28, 2008
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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