Girl who dared to challenge a social evil

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This Republic Day, when the bravery awards are given away, the name of Ansu Kanwar, a young girl from western Rajasthan, who showed great courage in standing up against a centuries old oppressive custom - child marriage - will appear on the list. Ansu, a 14-year-old girl not only refused to be a child bride but also resisted efforts by the village people and her parents to marry her off to a disabled man, 40 years older than her.

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