India, July 18 -- Veteran singer Anuradha Paudwal has stirred an online debate after her comments on the LGBTQ community, marriage, and modern society during a recent podcast surfaced online. The remarks have sparked widespread backlash, with social media users calling out the singer for what they believe were insensitive and uninformed views about the queer community.

During her recent appearance on Shubhankar Mishra's YouTube podcast, Anuradha was asked whether she believes the institution of marriage has weakened in India over the years.

To this, Anuradha said, "The sanctity isn't left in marriage. The reason is the rights given to the LGBTQ community. How are they contributing to society? I would like to know. In what way are they c...