Happy and Gay! But Not Ramdev.
There has been quite a buzz regarding the legalization of the rights of Gays in India recently. The overruling by the Delhi High Court, in the case of homosexuals, over the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 377, that criminalises acts of sex against the order of the nature, has removed a stigma from the existence [...]
Ashish Padaruth
17.07.2009
Society
There has been quite a buzz regarding the legalization of the rights of Gays in India recently. The overruling by the Delhi High Court, in the case of homosexuals, over the Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 377, that criminalises acts of sex against the order of the nature, has removed a stigma from the existence of gay people in the society. The rule formed in 1860 by the British was ironically abolished in the UK half a century ago. It’s a great news for the ‘Gay’ movement and a definite boost for homosexuals in the sub-continent.
Abolishing of this discriminating law is compelling people to start reflecting seriously on this delicate issue. There will still remain the question whether legalizing consensual gay sex is ethical. Gays and lesbians will certainly benefit from it. They will now lead a normal ‘legal’ life and probably same-sex marriages may follow soon. In a country where orthodox traditions still exist, and changes are hard to be brought about, it’s a big leap forward.
There are some people who have already started pointing out the negative impacts. Swami Ramdev, the famous yoga guru, alleges that legalizing homosexuality will adversely affect the population growth. Is it possible that Swami Ramdev wants to assert that everyone will turn gay in this country thus having an adverse impact on the rate of population growth? Besides, even if that were to happen, isn’t it a good thing to happen for the second most populated country in the world?
Also, doesn’t this move by the Delhi High Court uphold India’s democratic principles? Do not homosexuals deserve to live their normal life? Considered by many religions as being an abnormality to nature, and condemned since long by the Christian Church, homosexuals have faced a lot of undeserved discrimination and hardship. Now they’ve been given the rights to live legally. The decision can be challenged by the Government, but for the time being, homosexuals can stay happy and gay!
Ashish Padaruth
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ramdev s****……….