This article was originally published on 23rd December, 2018.
I was hooked onto the T.V. on 6th September, 2018. I was texting my friend on whether the article 377 will be scrapped or not.
IT FINALLY HAPPENED! We were all watching it live on social media and news channels.
Amidst all the happiness, it occurred to me, “I don’t think everyone is happy. Turns out, I was right. So many people didn’t like the SC decision. I was wondering why? They are born this way, they can’t help it. Why won’t one be happy, we just granted someone the freedom to love a human being? All these thoughts and questions were flooding my mind. I am not a member of the LGBTQ+ community but I felt so happy! Their fear of being illegal in their very existence, of being hounded by the authorities because of their affiliation, being excluded from the public and other opportunities just broke my heart. One had to face that just because they love someone? Or because they don’t feel comfortable in their skin? It was sad and heartbreaking. I decided that I wouldn’t be friends with anyone who doesn’t agree with the SC judgment and me. I decided to fight for them. Turns out, I was wrong, again. I was fighting for the wrong cause. I realised that everyone had different mindsets and experiences. They have the right to their thoughts and the freedom to express them. But do they have the right to judge others and exclude them from public schemes or opportunities? No. So, I decided to encourage people, along with my friends, to accept the SC judgment; instead of agreeing with it. I decided to try and explain to people that LGBT are the way they are not by choice but nature or God’s will. I think we all should do that. Let’s accept and love each other for who we are, even if we don’t necessarily agree. I understand you disagree with the homosexuals, but at least you can try to make an effort to accept them with open arms. Democracy is all about respecting and accepting opposing opinions and different people. But while being given the freedom to believe in what you think is right, exclusion shall not be granted.