3 Papers in Indian Refuse Mom's Ad Seeking Groom for Gay Son

The Wall Street Journal reports:

Like many Indian parents, when Padma Iyer wanted to find a spouse for her son Harish Iyer, she decided to place an advert in the matrimonial sections of a few national newspapers. But three of the four publications the Iyers approached, refused to run the advertisement, according to Mr. Iyer.  

The ad read: “Seeking 25-40, well-placed, animal loving vegetarian groom, for my son (36, 5’11) who works with an NGO. Caste no bar. (Though Iyer Preferred).”  

Ms. Iyer was looking for a husband for her 36-year-old son, one of India’s most well-known gay rights activists. The Times of India, Hindustan Times and DNA, did not carry the ad. According to Mr. Iyer, 

DNA and the Times of India refused citing legal consequences, while Hindustan Times didn’t give a reason. Uday Nirgudkar, DNA’s editor-in-chief, told India Real Time that his newspaper hadn’t refused to carry the ad but was seeking a legal opinion on the matter.“This is a sensitive issue, we have nothing against it at all,” Mr. Nirgudkar said. 

Given the country's renewed "ban" on gay sex, I can't say I'm surprised by this. I wonder if she tried to curry favor? (Thank you, I'm here all week!)