KOLKATA: In a uncommon political and social gesture, Bengal’s governing TMC Monday publicly felicitated two ladies from Sundarbans who not too long ago tied the knot – maybe marking the primary time a significant political occasion in India has publicly celebrated a same-sex marriage. The felicitation of Riya Sardar, 21, and Rakhi Naskar, 20, was attended by TMC seniors and joined nearly by Abhishek Banerjeethe occasion’s nationwide normal secretary and MP. “They knew the trail would not be simple. But they did not again down. I thank the villagers whose open-hearted assist made this second doable. Love means humanity and humanity is the true face of society. This isn’t simply the marriage of two individuals, however the satisfaction of Bangla and the nation,” mentioned Abhishek. Riya and Rakhi acquired married in a temple on November 4 with assist from police and panchayat officers. They’re skilled dancers with a Bihar troupe.