New Delhi: Amid the storm over the Supreme Court verdict on gay rights issue, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi today expressed disappointment over the order, signalling that Parliament would address the matter.
Homosexuality is a matter of personal freedom, it should be upheld, Rahul told reporters adding he agreed with the Delhi High Court verdict which decriminalised homosexuality.
“I feel, my personal view is that these are matters of personal freedom. I think I would agree more with the High Court. I think these types of matters should be left to individuals. These are their choices. The country is known for its freedom of expression. That is what I think”, he said.
Sonia Gandhi expressed her disappointment that the apex court had reversed a previous Delhi High Court judgement decriminalising homosexuality.
Gandhi, who is also UPA Chairperson, hoped Parliament will address the issue and uphold the constitutional guarantee of life and liberty to all citizens of India, “including those directly affected by the judgement”.
