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PICS: Huge crowd at child marriage fairs in Bengal

PICS: Child marriage fairs a hit among tribals in West Midnapore

There is not much choice for these young girls, who are barely into their teens as they are forced to marry if they so no, she said. For many tribal communities in the district like Santhal, Lodha, Kheri and Mahato it is a tradition to look for grooms when the girl turns 12. Poverty is another issue which drives villagers to underage marriages.