First gay marriage in Manipur

For the first time in Manipur, a gay marriage took place at Chinganakha in Imphal West district.    Soibam Sandip married Nikhil Sharma according to Christian customs yesterday at a local auditorium, reports said.    Parents of both the Soibam and Nikhil stayed away from the marriage with only one distant relative attending it, they said.    Over 100 guests were present at the marriage ceremony.