In India, couples begin their legal battle for same-sex marriage
NPR Online NewsJUL 2023
It's not a matter of religion, tradition, or social morality; it's about the fundamental rights of citizens, about freedom from stigma and harassment, and about LGBTQ+ couples having the same rights as heterosexual couples. The case has implications not just for LGBTQ+ couples but also for equality for all citizens under the Constitution at a time when India's democratic values are under attack by right-winger activists attempting to shift the country towards a theocracy.
While the LGBTQ+ community shouldn't be discriminated against, it's crucial to note that same-sex marriages aren't compatible with the Indian familial unit of husband, wife, and children. Proponents of marriage equality must understand that any attempt to disturb the exclusively heterogeneous institution would cause complete havoc in India's deeply religious society. The ripple effects of legalizing same-sex marriages are difficult to anticipate.