Accepting alternative lifestyle (the LGBT talks)

I am sure all of you have heard or watched  about the new Myntra's ad "Bold and Beautiful". Doesn't ring a bell? 

This is what I am talking about: 

So now tell me if you have heard about the First Indian Lesbian ad that has been doing some buzz around. Ah yes! Ding Ding Ding...

What made you remember it, is the word Lesbian, isn't it? 

This ad is a part of the ‘Bold and Beautiful’ initiative by Myntra to promote the apparel brand Anouk. The ad is  named – The Visit, captures the anxiety that the girls feel as she is set to announce their relationship to one set of parents. It is a subtle start for Myntra if they want to continue with the series of this ad. This video has gone viral instantly as it deals with the LGBT concept (yes, it is not an issue)

The Supreme Court might have upheld the controversial Section 377 of the IPC, but that does not mean that LGBT activism has withered away in the country. India voted against the same sex marriage proposal brought forward by Russia in the UN Assembly.

So what do we know about this community? They are normal, regular people like us, who eat the same food like us and breathe the same air which we breathe. They are not contagious or filthy minded. They come from various walks of life and excel in various professions. They will not pounce on you just because of what they represent.

Now the main question is- Why is India not open to the LGBT community? 

These people have accepted what they are, acknowledged it and have embraced their lifestyle choices whole heartedly. Now, Indian families have also started opening up and accepting their kids preference and lifestyle. One of the recent example is the matrimonial advertisement given by Mr.Harish Iyer (and before you say it out loud, no, he is not a chakka or a hijra, they are a total group altogether and different from being gay) 

Read his article on: http://www.ndtv.com/opinion/im-gay-this-is-what-it-took-to-place-matrimonial-ad-for-me-764603

On other hand, actor Aamir Khan has been creating awareness amongst the public on a national platform through his show Satyamev Jayate about accepting alternative preferences.

Watch Satyamev Jayate's episode on this topic

India has documented proof that homosexuality existed in the ancient days. The books like Kamasutra and architecture in Khajuraho depicts the same sex relations in an erotic way. Why is India then being hideous about this issue?


We at the NEW YOUNG US, feel that no person should be judged on their sexual and personal preference. It is not up for discussion and an invasion in one's privacy. It is someone's lifestyle choice. Treating the LGBT community with such hatred is not going to stop them from being in existence. Treating them abnormally or as second grade citizens is not right way to deal with matter. Unless someone makes it, this is not an issue in itself. What is normal for one may seem abnormal for others.For example: Imagine that you were forced to have sexual relations with same gender people as a societal rule, how would you feel about it? Quite frustrated and coerced right? 

Pinpointing and calling names shows the maturity of the person and reflects their own character.  One may not have to agree with the preferences these people make in their life, but it need not always end up in ruckus. If you agree with them means you accept them, and if you don't agree at least learn to adjust or not voice your opinion about them. 

If for a single moment you thought, they are afraid of who they are and about their prospects, you might want to lift the rock, you have been living under.They do not want your opinions, pity or sympathy, they just want their rights and freedom as much as we have. All we are saying is, cut them some slack and better start accepting the LGBT community as they are strong minded and would not stop for the world.