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Asian Network,3 mins

Big debate around Karva Chauth

Nihal

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Once a year women dress up in their best clothes, wear their favourite jewellery and fast for the day to ensure their husbands have long and happy life. But is it right that women have to make all the sacrifices? Nihal chats to caller Sonia who was expected not to eat even while she was expecting a baby. Sonia's mother-in-law tried to pressure her to in to fasting for the sake of her husband. Listen to what she had to say on the phone-in.

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