The States of Assam, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan have opposed the legalisation of same-sex marriages. Central Government issued a letter to all the sates in India. These three States have expressed their views in reply to a letter issued by the Central government on 18th April this year,

The State of Andhra Pradesh stated that it had consulted the religious heads of various religions in the State, all of whom opposed the idea of same-sex marriages being granted legal recognition.

The State of Assam stated that the recognition of marriage for same-sex couples and the LGBTQIA+ community challenges the validity of laws concerning marriage and personal laws enforced in the state.

Further, it stated that legislation is the prerogative of the legislature, both at the Centre and in the States, and emphasized that the courts should view matters related to legislation in accordance with the core principles of our democratic structure.

The letter also stated that marriage, divorce, and ancillary subjects fall under entry 5 of the Concurrent list of the Constitution and are in the domain of the state legislature.

The State of Rajasthan stated that according to a report of the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Rajasthan, same-sex marriages will create imbalance in the social fabric, leading to far reaching consequences for the social and family system.

In this context, the government circulated letters to all District Collectors in the State to know their views. The Collectors came to the view that there should not be a provision regarding same sex-marriages as the practice is not prevalent and is against public opinion, the State said.

Other State governments such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur and Sikkim sought more time to give their views.