Sir,

As a liberal, intelligent, Indian male, I must place on record the utter distaste I feel when reading the news about the bad state of affairs in Uttar Pradesh. Ever since the new CM has been sworn in, (He was a  man whom nobody voted for, because he never stood for an election) hell has literally broken loose in the state.

I strongly protest against this so-called anti-Romeo law. It negates the fundamental right for any adult human being to choose a partner of his or her preference. The only way that diversity and a cosmopolitan culture can flourish is when the offensive barriers of caste, class and religion are broken down. This so-called anti-Romeo ruling that has people harass  consenting youngsters who are just walking down the street or hanging out at a park is anti-people.
Is this the ‘progress’ that we young Indians who chanted ‘Modi Modi’ a couple of years ago wanted? Is this the ‘progress’ young India voted for?

Certainly not me. Certainly not my fellow friends in the college.

Yours Truly

Shekhar Suman, Near Children’s Park, Boring road, Patna

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