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Bengal CM Warns of Action Against Child Marriage, Underage Pregnancies
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced strict measures against child marriage and pregnancies involving underage mothers. The state government reported approximately 60,000 births by underage mothers in a six-month period. Banerjee stated that individuals involved in child marriages will face arrest and potential cuts in government benefits. The government is intensifying its efforts to combat child marriage and underage pregnancies across the state.
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- Left (1): The Telegraph (India)
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