Gadkari opposes the idea of same-sex marriages, live-in relationships; warns they could 'destabilise society'

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has expressed strong opposition to live-in relationships and same-sex marriages, calling both “wrong” and stating they could destabilize society.

In a recent YouTube podcast, Gadkari said that same-sex marriages would "collapse the social structure" and warned that their legalization could lead to the acceptance of other controversial practices.

"Same-sex marriage would lead to the collapse of the social structure," Gadkari said, adding that if such marriages were allowed, it could pave the way for future governments to consider enabling men to have multiple wives. "Both live-in relationships and same-sex marriages are inappropriate," he added.


Gadkari also shared insights from his visit to the British Parliament, where he said he asked UK leaders about the key challenges facing their country. He recalled that they identified a major issue as the growing trend of young men and women in European nations opting for live-in relationships instead of marriage.

In the podcast, Gadkari stressed the importance of balancing the sex ratio and emphasized that married couples should have children to ensure societal stability. “If the sex ratio reaches a point where there are 1,500 women and only 1,000 men, we may have to allow men to have two wives,” he said.

Further advocating for traditional family values, Gadkari highlighted the role of parents in having and raising children properly, framing this as a societal responsibility.

His comments come amid ongoing discussions about civil laws regarding relationships, with the BJP-governed Uttarakhand government recently passing a law that mandates the registration of live-in relationships, ensuring uniformity across different religions regarding marriage, divorce, and inheritance.

Gadkari also addressed allegations against the BJP and RSS, stating that the organizations do not support majoritarianism or minoritarianism, clarifying that their policies are focused on broader societal development rather than division along religious lines.

(With inputs from ToI)