“Even though Hinduism is never known to exclusively ban homosexuality, certain Hindu nationalist factions are opposed to legalising homosexuality while certain others choose to remain silent.”
“Deepa Mehta’s 1996 film Fire, which depicts a romantic relationship between two Hindu women, was informally banned for “religious insensitivity”[16]after Hindu Nationalists attacked cinemas where it was being screened on the grounds that it denigrated Indian culture, not on the grounds of homophobia per se, a position shared and confirmed by feminist Madhu Kishwar.[17] In addition, The Bharatiya Janata Party who were in power in India at the time, refused to ban it.[18] Similar protests occurred in 2004 against the lesbian-themed film Girlfriend — even though the portrayal of lesbianism was this time distinctly unsympathetic.[19][20] Several human-rights groups such as the People’s Union for Civil Liberties have asserted that sexual minorities in India face severe discrimination and violence, especially those from rural and lower caste backgrounds.[21]”
See? So why are you blaming the Brits? Indians are making their own choices, homophobic choices. Too bad for the gays there, I would certainly not want to live there. I’d rather stay in the west where individual rights are recognized.