Landmark verdict calls for spontaneous celebrations

Bhubaneswar | Friday | 7th September, 2018

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This new beginning is not only for the LGBTQ community but for the entire country as a whole. She, along with a group of transgenders, celebrated the verdict at lower PMG.While the verdict has brought happiness to the LGBTQ community, it also brings apprehensions for some. But we hope the community will not take advantage of the new-found freedom,” said Ankit Mohapatra, a government employee.Sandip.Bal@timesgroup.com(Photos: Subhranshu Mohapatra) “While the verdict gives us equality, it’s to be seen whether they actually treat us equally or not. But as soon as India gained freedom again at midday yesterday, people from the LGBTQ community were seen rallying around town with colours, cutting cakes and expressing unbridled joy..