Hindu groups burn Valentine's Day cards

Hard-line religious groups staged anti-Valentine protests in India today claiming the country was at risk from Western-style promiscuity.

Wed, 13 Feb, 2008 - 13:24

Hard-line religious groups staged anti-Valentine protests in India today claiming the country was at risk from Western-style promiscuity.

Hindu protesters blocked a road in central New Delhi, burning Valentine's Day cards and chanting "Down with Valentine".

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