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Any reason to be gay?
“As part of the LGBT community, we can be proud that something like this has happened anywhere in the world,” says LGBT activist Harish Iyer.
A desi Irishman
For an Indian immigrant’s son to become PM of a European country is a phenomenal achievement.
Celebration continues in Leo Varadkar’s kin’s residence
Varadkar also said that Leo knows very little Hindi and Marathi, as his visits to India have been really short and sparse.
Some Irish inspiration?
Sexual preferences have nothing to do with one’s talents and capabilities.
Leo has done us and India proud: Family
His victory marks a significant step forward for equality in the country, after the 2015 gay marriage referendum.
Indian-origin Leo Varadkar becomes Ireland's first gay PM
The final count, including all three electoral colleges, saw Varadkar win with 60 per cent to Housing Minister Simon Coveney's 40 per cent votes.
Irish connection thrills Varad
Leo Varadkar may be next Ireland PM and his dad hails from the hamlet.
First to come out of closet, Leo set to lead Ireland
Vardarkar had become the first openly gay Cabinet minister in Ireland after coming out in 2015.
Indian-origin minister to be Ireland's new prime minister
Leo Varadkar became the first openly gay cabinet minister in Ireland after coming out in 2015.