RSS deviates from its conservative views, says gay sex is not a crime

The Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) is deviating from its conservative ideologies and move is a welcome one indeed.

The RSS is supporting gay sex and decriminalising of homosexual relationships, saying sexual preference is not a crime as long as it does not impinge on the lives of others.

RSS joint general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale, during a conclave, said, “Why should RSS have an opinion on homosexuality? It is not a crime as long as it does not affect the lives of others. Sexual preferences are personal issues."

However, it is yet to see whether the BJP-led Indian government will echo the same sentiment or not after there are many people in the party who do not support gay sex.

The Lok Sabha did not support Congress party MP Shashi Tharoor’s bill on decriminalizing homosexuality.

In fact, the lower house voted twice against Tharoor's move in the last three months.

Section 377 criminalises homosexuality as "unnatural" sex with a maximum punishment of up to 10 years in jail even if it is between two consenting adults.

But, last month, the Supreme Court agreed to a review a curative petition on the 2013 order.

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