Regional Democratic Alliance (RDA) candidate Robertjune Kharjahrin has asked voters to reject the Congress as it will bring a law to allow civil unions between LGBTQIA+ couples.
“We do not agree with the manifesto of the Congress, which seeks to bring a law to recognise such civil unions if they are voted to power,” Kharjahrin said at an election campaign in Iawmusiang, Jowai today.
“Therefore, one vote to Congress will be a support to this commitment, which according to us is highly unacceptable,” Kharjahrin said.
Last week, the Congress released its poll manifesto for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, mapping out its strategy if it comes to power at the Centre. In its manifesto, the Congress party said it plans to bring a law to legalise civil unions between couples belonging to the LGBTQ+ community.
The Congress has also promised to “expand Articles 15 and 16 of the Constitution to prohibit discrimination on the ground of “disability”, “impairment” or “sexual orientation.” It also promise of “civil union” is not equal to marriage, as it does not have the same recognition in personal law as marriage.
