Homosexuality is in my DNA: Suneet Varma - Potpourri - Entertainment - The Times of India
We're free: Suneet Verma
"This is a landmark victory. We're a secular nation, and every being should have the right to choose their religion. And also make their sexual choices. This gives us the freedom of making personal choices. I feel the government has given me my dignity and right to choose the way I wish to live. Now, I can live according to my rules. This is a big deal for future generations, they won't live in fear or self-loathing. They can walk with their head held high.
It's it fantastic, times are changing. We're now showing signs that we're a changing and progressive nation. Choosing your sexuality won't be a big deal in the future. Young boys won't be spending sleepless nights thinking how to deal with their family when they find out that they're gay. They won't be forced into marriage. They won't ruin lives of a woman. And make a mockery of her. Finally, the society has evolved.
Well, everyone has the right to choose how and with whom they want to live. Now, we can excercise the choice without any fear. I can now look into the mirror honestly, without guilt and shame. Now that I ever lived a dual life.
I came out in the open about my sexuality from a young age. I never feared that I'd be ridiculed. How could I say otherwise, when my homesexuality was in my DNA. I meet young people who are similar, on the crossroads of deciding what their sexuality is — I find them eaily disturbed, depressed and sad. If they're not strong they become alcoholics. They're scared to face reality.
The legal judgment is a step ahead, for giving thousands of young Indian men their dignity, their pride, their right to live. I'm proud of the two judges for having the strength to take this decision. India has finally woken up. We're free.''