Statements from political parties
Tweets from individual politicians
Indian National Congress
Bharatiya Janata Party
- Rajeev Chandrasekhar [tweet]
- Gaurav Bhatia [tweet]
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Biju Janata Dal
- Kalikesh Singh Deo [tweet]
Makkal Needhi Maiam
Also see this article for statements by
- Brinda Karat, Communist Party of India (Marxist)
- Manoj Jha, Rashtriya Janata Dal
- Manisha Kayande, Shiv Sena
Newspaper articles
- Section 377 verdict reactions highlights: Govt has no place in our bedrooms, says Shashi Tharoor
Indian Express
- Section 377 verdict: Shashi Tharoor says it’s about freedom of Indian citizens, not just about sex
Indian Express
- Historic Judgment: Netas React to SC Verdict on Section 377
The Quint
- Section 377 verdict: Celebs, activists hail SC judgment; Shashi Tharoor says it ‘shames’ BJP MPs who opposed him in LS
First Post
- Congress welcomes judgment SC verdict on gay sex, BJP leadership silent
Hindustan Times
- Most Political Parties Welcome SC Verdict, BJP Maintains Silence
The Wire
- Silence In Political Circles As Millions Applaud Section 377 Verdict
NDTV
- Congress, Left, Sena, others hail verdict, BJP mum
Times of India
- Cong cheers verdict, BJP silent
Telegraph India
- BJP mum on SC verdict on Section 377
Deccan Herald
- Former Law Minister Kapil Sibal explains why UPA didn’t bring in law de-criminalising gay sex
DNA India
- Sex with animals a crime, is SC interfering with fundamental rights? Subramanian Swamy on Section 377
DNA India
- After historic Section 377 verdict, govt set to oppose same-sex marriage
Hindustan Times