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‘Divorce party’ cancelled in Indian city following protests

A group of 18 men were planning a party to celebrate their respective divorces

Peony Hirwani
Tuesday 13 September 2022 09:05 BST
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A divorce party has been cancelled in Bhopal, India, following protests by local Hindu organisations.

In the past week, an invitation card containing details of the event went viral on social media.

Apparently, a group of 18 men from an NGO named Bhai Welfare Society (brothers’ welfare society) were planning a party to celebrate their respective divorces in the central Indian city of Bhopal.

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