Twitter is once again outraged. This time, the topic of debate is homosexuality, or more specifically, the legalization of same sex marriages. You see, the Delhi High Court heard a PIL seeking to recognize same-sex marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act.
While some had contended that the Hindu Marriage Act was gender neutral, this does not seem to be the case. Section 5 (iii) of the Hindu Marriage Act makes a distinction based on gender, nothing that at the time of marriage, the “bridegroom” must be 21 while the “bride” has to be at least 18.
#NoHomoVivah and #HinduSherTusharMehta was soon trending on Twitter as countless individuals decided to weigh in on the issue. Now, to be fair, the hashtag usage is confusing as many of those who support same-sex marriages are using it to register their protest, even as others use it in their coming out posts.
trigger warning: homophobic tweet:
things are getting worse by the day. please speak up. do your research. try to help.