Gay rights are playing a major role in India's national election for the first time The Indian Supreme Court's decision to recriminalize gay sex acts has mobilized many in the LGBT community, and leading political parties are taking notice
Almost half of those who attended were undecided; Congress led with 22 percent of the vote and the rest was equally divided between AAP and BJP who each received16 percent. "Because the LGBT community can no longer expect others to fight on our behalf, given the spate of homophobic comments fro...
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Public Radio International (PRI)
17.04.2014
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Summary: | Almost half of those who attended were undecided; Congress led with 22 percent of the vote and the rest was equally divided between AAP and BJP who each received16 percent. "Because the LGBT community can no longer expect others to fight on our behalf, given the spate of homophobic comments from political leaders and the Supreme Court ruling, it's crucial that we come together, lobby, and make our voice heard," said Parikh, the activist with Gaysi Family. |
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