The Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) rights activist Anand Grover on Monday said that the statement made by Goa Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar to set up centres to make LGBT youth 'normal' is unfortunate.
"It is unfortunate that a Minister is making such a reprehensible comment. This Government is used to making outlandish comments," he said.
"Barack Obama is coming to India; they should ask him whether gay people are 'abnormal', he added.
Another LGBT right activist Rituparna said, "This is ridiculous, it's like we're moving backwards."
According to reports, Tawadkar said that the LGBT youth would be trained and administered medicine in order to make them 'normal'.
You’ve reached your limit of {{free_limit}} free articles this month.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
Already subscribed? Log in
Subscribe to read the full story →
Smart Quarterly
₹900
3 Months
₹300/Month
Smart Essential
₹2,700
1 Year
₹225/Month
Super Saver
₹3,900
2 Years
₹162/Month
Renews automatically, cancel anytime
Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans
Exclusive premium stories online
Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors
Complimentary Access to The New York Times
News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic
Business Standard Epaper
Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share
Curated Newsletters
Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox
Market Analysis & Investment Insights
In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor
Archives
Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997
Ad-free Reading
Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements
Seamless Access Across All Devices
Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app