Chief Justice Dipak Misra has given out the verdict that our entire country has been waiting for since so long. The Supreme Court has finally abolished section 377 that criminalised same-sex relationships. The rights of the LGBTQ community will now be treated as equal citizens as the SC has decriminalized homosexuality.
India as a nation has broken through the shackles of an outmoded colonial law and has got its freedom to love. Twitter is exploding with excitement. Everyone is rejoicing the freedom they were longing for. Even the Bollywood celebrities couldn’t contain their excitement as they hail the SC’s judgement and have flooded Twitter with their tweets. Here’s what they have to say! Read on!
1. Karan Johar Feels That The Country Has Got Its Oxygen Back
Historical judgment!!!! So proud today! Decriminalising homosexuality and abolishing #Section377 is a huge thumbs up for humanity and equal rights! The country gets its oxygen back! 👍👍👍💪💪💪🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/ZOXwKmKDp5
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 6, 2018
2. Sonam Kapoor Is Proud Of ‘This’ India
This is the india I want to live in. Not one filled with hate, bigotry,sexism homophobia and intolerance. THIS is the India I love. 🇮🇳 🌈
— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) September 6, 2018
3. Arjun Kapoor Is Happy With The Sensible Decision Makers In The Country
Sanity prevails for once we can believe we have some sensible decision makers and lawmaker s available to this generation. #Section377 gone with the wind.
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) September 6, 2018
4. Farhan Akhtar Bids Adieu To Section 377
Bye bye 377. Thank you #SupremeCourt #abouttime #nomorediscrimination #loveislove @MardOfficial
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) September 6, 2018
5. Ayushmann Khurrana Is Proud Of Progressive India
RIP #Section377
The new sunshine of this day is that of a progressive India. Love all!— Ayushmann Khurrana (@ayushmannk) September 6, 2018
6. Kalki Koechlin Is Super Ecstatic
So happy today, thank goodness for the rainbow (and all the lawyers that helped put it there!) 🌈
— Kalki केकला (@kalkikanmani) September 6, 2018
7. Varun Dhawan Feels Immensely Proud
A law implemented in 1860 is now abolished. A day for our entire nation to live with pride. Bye bye #sec377 #lovealllovefree #historic
— Varun MAUJI Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) September 6, 2018
8. Rajkummar Rao Is Happy With The Historic Verdict
Historic verdict by Supreme Court today. #377
— Rajkummar Rao (@RajkummarRao) September 6, 2018
9. Swara Bhasker Is Grateful To The Supreme Court
Yayeee!! Good on you Hon’be #SupremeCourt & thank uuuuu! I hope the citizens of #India are listening! “Majoritarian views and popular morality cannot dictate constitutional rights. We have to vanquish prejudice, embrace inclusion and ensure equal rights.” https://t.co/sFT2fo5TGe
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) September 6, 2018
10. Manoj Bajpayee Congratulates Fellow Citizens
Congratulations to the LGBTQ COMMUNITY and fellow citizens.its a victory for all of us. Thank you honorary Supreme Court for instilling our faith in our judiciary and democracy.professor Siras must be a happy man up there.@Apurvasrani @satyarainagpaul @mehtahansal @RajkummarRao
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) September 6, 2018
11. Anushka Sharma Is Happy With This Huge Step
A huge step forward today for love and the right to love. ❤🧡💛💚💜💖🌈#Section377 #377Verdict
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) September 6, 2018
12. Alia Bhatt Celebrates The Momentous Day
Love is love 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈💫 Such a momentous day in the history of our country!!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! #Section377 #PrideIndia pic.twitter.com/3TbP1pnIxd
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) September 6, 2018
13. Soha Ali Khan Shares A Colourful Picture Of Daughter Inaaya
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