In 2023, the Supreme Court of India's failure to grant marriage equality to same-sex couples ignited a fiery debate over whether such critical matters should rest in the hands of the judiciary or Parliament. This leaves the fate of Queer rights squarely in the realm of our elected officials, and ultimately, in the hands of voters. Yet, this begs a pressing question: do we, as voters, truly understand our representatives' stances on this vital issue, and do we consider this information when casting our ballots?

Propelling same-sex marriage to the forefront of electoral concerns demands a concerted effort to educate voters about their representatives' positions on matters affecting the Queer community.