‘Sometimes I forget’: Son after 10 daughters; father struggles to recall all daughters’ names
Published on: Jan. 8, 2026, 7:35 a.m. | Source: Times of India
A daughter was welcomed like a son. A son was welcomed after 10 daughters. Haryana this week offered a stark snapshot of its gender paradox — son preference under pressure and yet undefeated. In Pauli village of Julana block in Jind district of central Haryana, Sanjay organised a Kua Pujan — a well was worshipped, a ritual traditionally reserved for male births — to celebrate the arrival of his daughter. Music filled lanes as villagers gathered for a feast. “We performed this to symbolise respect and equality,” Sanjay said. He added that his sister, born 39 years ago, was the last girl born in his family. His wife said daughters today excel in sports, education and even the armed forces, proving they are no less than boys.
