Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has expressed strong opposition to live-in relationships and same-sex marriages, labeling them “against the rules of society” and warning that they could lead to the collapse of the social structure.
In a recent YouTube interview with independent journalist Samdish Bhatia, Gadkari was asked for his views on live-in relationships. The minister stated that such relationships were “wrong,” emphasizing the importance of maintaining traditional family structures for the stability of society.
Reflecting on a conversation he had with the British Prime Minister and Foreign Minister during a visit to the UK, Gadkari shared insights into the challenges facing Europe. “When I visited the British Parliament in London, I discussed the biggest issues with the leaders there. They mentioned that a significant concern in European countries was that the majority of young people were not getting married. In contrast, I highlighted issues like poverty, unemployment, and starvation in India,” Gadkari explained.
He further questioned the long-term consequences of not prioritizing marriage, asking, “How will children be born? What will be their future? If you dismantle the social lifestyle, what kind of impact will that have on people?” According to Gadkari, these factors could have a damaging effect on society’s well-being.
Addressing the topic of population growth, Gadkari emphasized that the issue was not about having more or fewer children but about parents fulfilling their duty to raise children properly. He said, “It is the duty of parents to have children and raise them with responsibility. If one day you say you had children for fun and neglect your responsibility, it won’t work.”
The minister also commented on the importance of maintaining a balanced gender ratio, warning that any significant disruption could lead to societal issues. “Why is society stable? The proportion of ladies and gents is right. Tomorrow, if the proportion of women becomes 1500 and men 1000, we would have to permit men to have two wives,” Gadkari added. He further stated that same-sex marriages would “lead to the collapse of the social structure.”
When questioned about the possibility of banning divorces in an “ideal India,” Gadkari made it clear that such a move was not necessary, though he reiterated his disapproval of live-in relationships.
Concluding his remarks, Gadkari acknowledged that while he was sharing his personal views, society will ultimately decide its own norms. He emphasized that he was merely pointing out what he believed to be wrong in the context of social structures.
