Right Wing Organisation To Organise Protests Against Same-Sex Marriage

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) has made the decision to conduct protest demonstrations throughout India to oppose the ongoing same-sex marriage plea under consideration by the Supreme Court. The VHP claims that same-sex marriage goes against the "ethics of Indian culture".

The VHP has expressed concerns about the expeditious manner in which the Supreme Court is dismissing the applications for legal acknowledgement of same-sex marriages. According to the right wing Hindu organisation, the apex court should have consulted religious leaders and authorities in various disciplines before making such a decision.

Protests Against Same-Sex Marriage

On Monday, the VHP conducted a demonstration in Agartala, Tripura, and declared their intention to organise comparable protests across the country opposing same-sex marriage.

VHP Tripura chief Mahendrapal Singh said nationwide protests are scheduled to take place against the plea in the Supreme Court as it is against Sanatani beliefs. He objected to the plea and said the Hindu Marriage Act was a sacred document and couldn't be modified. Singh added that all the saints and educated groups have voiced their opposition to this unexpected move.

Singh emphasises that the act should remain unchallenged and unchanged.

Earlier, Surendra Jain, who is a Joint General Secretary of VHP, had also shared his concern that the recent actions of the Supreme Court might create new conflicts and disagreements. He also suggested that the Supreme Court should have consulted with various parties, including religious leaders, medical professionals, social scientists, and academic experts, by establishing a committee before discussing this topic further. He pointed out that marriage is regulated by different civil codes.

The group of judges responsible for this particular case-made up of the Chief Justice, Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul, Justice Ravindra Bhat, Justice Hima Kohli and Justice PS Narasimha-are currently overseeing several petitions that pertain to the topic of "marriage equality rights for the LGBTQI+ community."

The hearing on the petitions started on April 18.

The Supreme Court is currently handling several petitions related to legalizing same-sex marriages. However, the Centre has expressed opposition to these petitions. In one of the previously submitted petitions, it was argued that members of the LGBTQ+ community do not have a legal framework that allows them to marry anyone they choose.

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