Farmers sell their wives after crops fail

North Indian farmers are selling their wives to survive, it has been revealed.

North Indian farmers are selling their wives to survive, it has been revealed.

Left without money due to failing crops, debt-ridden farmers in Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, have reportedly been selling their wives to money lenders for Rs 4,000 – 12,000 (€56-168).

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