Following the Supreme Court’s rejection of same-sex unions, celebrities discuss the issue

The Special Marriage Act’s terms have not been changed by the Supreme Court, which has rejected petitions calling for same-sex unions in India. Here are some famous people’s opinions on the subject:

Kavitta Verma

The legalization of homosexuality has not yet occurred in our nation. I’m a little depressed with the most recent Supreme Court decision, but I’m optimistic that things will improve in the future. Our culture does tolerate homosexuality, but it often stigmatizes and disapproves of it. I really hope that it will cease to be a taboo and be welcomed as an accepted truth one day. My confidence that it will finally succeed is fueled by the idea of love, a force of unfathomable power. Love has the power to dismantle barriers of prejudice and discrimination because it knows no bounds. I continue to have unwavering faith that as society develops, it will learn to value and embrace the love that people share with one another, regardless of their sexual orientation. The power of love will ultimately guide us toward a more inclusive and compassionate future.

Shivangi Verma

The Indian culture has shown a rising acceptance of LGBTQ+ rights, and there is optimism that one day same-sex marriage would be able to be legally recognized. A change in public opinion and a change in the law may occur as knowledge and acceptance increase. It’s critical that advocacy organizations, activists, and supporters keep up the pressure on lawmakers to enact laws that are more inclusive and fair. Even while homosexuality is becoming more accepted in Indian society, there are still certain conservative areas where it is still frowned upon. But it’s important to acknowledge that change is afoot and that more and more people are warming up to and supporting LGBTQ+ rights. Continuous education and awareness initiatives may aid in further lowering the stigma attached to homosexuality in India. Change is often slow.

Anupama Solanki

I think same-sex marriage should be legalized by the government. I recognize that our culture often maintains prejudices, but the justices of the Supreme Court are knowledgeable and clever people. Making this choice is difficult, but I believe it is a crucial one for Bharat, and we need to change the way we think about things. Although homosexuality may be frowned upon in India, our culture is quickly changing. This is the new Bharat; it is not the old India. The LGBTQIA+ group will soon get the rights they deserve because we are accepting homosexuality. I am aware that permitting same-sex marriage raises certain issues and problems, but nothing is insurmountable. India has evolved into Bharat, and if we want to become a superpower, we need to look more broadly. They are also people, after all.

Simple Kaul

The society I live in is aware that sexuality is not a taboo subject. People need to be able to live as they like. They are just acting in accordance with their heart and will, which is how they were created, and are not doing anything wrong. Because of how things were created, our wants are not the only ones that are legitimate. They are entitled to feel anything they choose. We live in a progressive nation, therefore I find it incredible that we have fought this. India will undoubtedly get recognition at some time, most likely when the ruling class experiences something similar. I believe the nation will embrace revolution when there is a significant amount of it. Many movies already represent same-sex partnerships as normal, which helps promote awareness. People have been battling this problem for a very long time.

Andy Kumar

To be honest, I’m a little disappointed that not everyone in India is treated equally now. I demand more from our country and its people. Equal rights should be given to everybody without reservation in a democratic state, particularly in the biggest democracy in the world. Laws that represent diversity and equality are necessary for a society to be genuinely equal. It is an extreme injustice that the Supreme Court has decided against legalizing same-sex unions. Not only in India, but in many other nations as well, homosexuality is frowned upon. It is fundamentally wrong to treat LGBTQ+ people as second-class citizens by forbidding same-sex unions since it simply serves to reinforce this taboo and outdated mindset. Our society will experience consequences if same-sex weddings are prohibited because it will not support marginalized communities. Everyone in the nation should benefit from the law, not just the majority. Future same-sex marriage laws are something I wish for.