While 23-year-old sprinter Dutee Chand's admission of being in a same-sex relationship for the last three years has fuelled discussions, her elder sister Saraswati Chand has alleged that a conspiracy has been hatched to siphon off Dutee’s property and spoil her sport career.
"The issue of Dutee’s marriage is very personal. There should not be so much discussion on someone’s personal life. But a conspiracy has been hatched to grab her property and spoil her career,” said Sarawati, who is also an athlete.
Notably, Dutee, a resident of Chakagopalpur under under Rasulpur block in Jajpur district, had also stated that her family has already given a free hand to her to choose her life partner.
The Supreme Court’s historic verdict on same-sex passed in September 2018 encouraged her to spend life with her same-six partner with whom she has relationship for the last three years.
On Dutee’s statement, Shree Bishnu Tantubaya Samiti president and a senior citizen of her village Ramesh Das said, “Dutee has already divulged her opinion regarding her relationship with her girl partner. But this should not be discussed in the public. From the issue, it is evident that a well-though plan has been made to steal her property and wealth.”
However, Dutee’s mother Akhajee Chand has kept a different opinion. Akhaji said her family would never allow a same-sex marriage. “It is a conspiracy. People with whom she worked and the organisation she promoted are now creating troubles for her and our family,” said Akhajee