Understand the sexual minorities-Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender

By Chinnaa

Greetings!

The recent rally in Chennai by sexual minorities such as Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay and Transgender has opened our eyes in sympathizing with these people. They do not want any extra rights and benefits but only sympathetic consideration from us with regard to their problems, issues and concerns so that they can also live a normal life.

There are legal hurdles in the form of Article 377 which prohibits physical and marital relationships between the same sexes. India being a country of religious, cultural and traditional bearings, it will be very difficult for the government and the society to easily allow such liberal practices. But the government can sympathetically consider their case, for it will be the duty of any government in the world to look after all sections of the society including the minorities. Giving in to the demands and threats of the religious fanatics will amount to doing injustice to these gullible minorities.

The government should balance and take a decision in such a way that both the religious sentiments and the rights of these sexual minorities are not affected much.

And of course there is cultural police. They should also be properly handled. It is really very difficult for the government. But with sense of commitment and responsibility, the government can do justice to all parties. Let humanity prevail upon all other things.