Rampur (UP): Attacking Rahul Gandhi, UP Minister Azam Khan has said that instead of effectively addressing the issue of Muslim backwardness, the Congress leader was focusing on the welfare of the homosexual community.
Criticising the Congress Vice-President, the SP leader on Wednesday told reporters that Gandhi did not offer any help to the riot victims staying in the Muzaffarnagar relief camps. He claimed that maximum number of communal riots had occurred during the Congress regime and 'it was Muslims who suffered maximum devastation'.
On the Communal Violence Bill, Khan said, "had Congress been sincere to combat communalism, the Bill could have been passed much earlier".
He slammed the Congress-led UPA government on the issue of granting reservations to Jats, saying "Conditions of Muslims is more pathetic in comparison to even Dalits."
Asserting that he was not against reservation for Jats, he said, "Muslims are members of the largest minority community who deserve and need reservations. Those facing worst economic adversities should be given preference."
Lawyers address the media outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday after the court held that gay sex is a criminal offence. Advocate Anand Grover, who had argued the case, said Naz Foundation would file a petition for a review of SC's decision on the verdict. 
Gay rights activists embrace each other during a protest in New Delhi. Gay rights activists who were inside the courtroom were visibly upset while some outside broke down and hugged each other in consolation.Gay rights activists hold placards during a protest in Bangalore after the Supreme Court order that upheld the Section 377(unnatural offences) of the Indian Penal Code by ruling that the colonial-era law criminalizing homosexuality will remain in effect in India, entailing punishment up to life term. The judgement was pronounced by Justice GS Singhvi on his last working day as a SC Judge.A placard is tied to an umbrella held by a gay rights activist during the protest meeting in Bangalore. Activists staged protests across the nation after the verdict. The activists called it a 'black day' for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community and vowed to carry on the fight to restore their rights including seeking its review.Gay rights activists shout slogans during the protest meeting in Bangalore. As members of LGBT community expressed shock and disappointment at the verdict, Additional Solicitor General of India, Indira Jaisingh threw her weight behind them, saying the court position is an imposition of 'medieval mindset' on the people of the country.A gay rights activist holds a placard during the protest meeting in Bangalore. "It is surprising that the court, which does judicial review on many issues, has put the ball in the court of Parliament to decide on homosexuality", said Indira Jaisingh.Gay rights activists attend a protest meeting in New Delhi. "The verdict was totally unexpected from the Supreme Court. It is a black day for the community," Arvind Narayan, a lawyer of the Alternative Law Forum gay rights group said.Gay rights activists shouting slogans during a protest in New Delhi. Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said a lifestyle choice cannot be illegal. "People can take whatever stand their religious/moral beliefs dictate regarding #LGBT lifestyle choices but is terming it illegal not wrong?" Omar wrote on Twitter.A gay rights activist delivers a speech during the protest in New Delhi. "I don't support the Supreme Court decision. I think the Delhi High Court order was practical and constitutional. We are not in favour of the SC's decision, it is regressive. SC must review it", said Janata Dal United (JD-U) leader Shivanand Tiwari.A gay rights activist reacts to a speech during the protest in New Delhi. "These relationships are unethical as well as unnatural. They create problems in society, both moral and social. This is a sin as far as Islam is concerned", said S.Q.R Ilyas, a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.Gay rights activists talk as they gather for a protest in Mumbai. A gay rights activist smokes a cigarette while listening to a speaker during the protest in New Delhi. "We have to abide by the decision," Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said reacting to the verdict. Gay rights activists shouting slogans at a Delhi protest rally. "The opinion of the Supreme Court has to be respected by the government," Law and Justice Minister Kapil Sibal said. A gay rights activist holds up a placard during the protest in New Delhi. "The Supreme Court has respected the sentiments of the various religious communities of India. Today they are talking of homosexuality, tomorrow they will talk of having sex with animals," Yoga guru Ramdev welcomed the judgement by saying that homosexuality is a disease.LGBT activists burst balloons during a protest against the SC ruling in Mumbai. A group of gay activists hold a banner against section 377 of the Indian Penal Code in Mumbai. Coalition for Sex Workers and Sexual Minorities Rights (CSMR) said that the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the constitutional validity of the penal provision making gay sex an offence punishable with upto life imprisonment was "deeply disappointing." LGBT activists protesting against the gay sex verdict in Mumbai. Activists say that the verdict withdraws the protective arm of the constitution from LGBT persons and renders LGBT persons vulnerable to discrimination, violence and harassment.Hollywood actor and human rights activist Mia Farrow, Bollywood celebrities Aamir Khan, John Abraham, Filmmaker Onir and Farhan Akhtar too criticised the SC verdict.Activists staging a protest at the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) venue of Kairali Theatre in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday against the SC verdict on homosexuality. When quizzed on the uproar against the gay sex verdict, Judge Singhvi said that those criticising the verdict must read it fully first - DC/A.V. Muzafar
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