MEA: India abstains from LGBT vote

Q.  India abstained from the LGBT vote in the UN. How many countries voted for the community?
- Published on 04 Jul 16

a. 23
b. 18
c. 47
d. None of the above

ANSWER: 23
 
MEA said India abstained from the LGBT vote in the United Nations as the case is subjudice and the SC is yet to pronounce its verdict.
  • Vote was brought in after the Orlando nightclub shooting incident
  • India was one of 6 countries that did not vote on the protection of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people
  • Resolution got the support of the US, EU and Latin American countries
  • It was opposed by China, Russia and several Islamic nations
  • Of the 47 member states in the forum, 23 voted for and 18 against the motion

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