Dutee Chand says being in a same-sex relationship is a personal choice, will not bow down to family 

Dutee Chand.

Indian athlete Dutee Chand is facing a huge battle of acceptance at home after she publicly acknowledged being in a same-sex relationship with a younger relative and said that she would like to marry her.

Speaking to Times of India, the Olympian explained why she felt compelled to make her relationship public and why threat of expulsion from her family doesn’t matter.

She said, “The Supreme Court verdict has been like a breath of fresh air for us. It has reinforced what we always say: Nobody should judge us just for who we want to be with and who we love. It’s a very personal choice. I am not hurting anyone. After the verdict, we felt empowered to come out in public. We felt it was time the world knew.”

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