Delhi’s (India) gay pride parade on 28th June 2009 |
Delhi’s going to be happy, gay and proud of it again this year – the The march this year will start around 5.30 pm at the intersection of Barakhamba Road and Tolstoy Marg in CP, and will continue along Tolstoy Marg, ending at Jantar Mantar. Monish, a Queer Pride Committee member, says that they were expecting about 300-400 people last time, but at 1200, the turnout exceeded their expectations. “This time too, we’re expecting a huge turnout – around three times that of last year,” he says. He adds that, like last year, they’ll have a Pride party where fundraising will be done through individual financial contributions and volunteer support. The Delhi march coincides with that in Bangalore. Gay rights activist Leslie Esteves, who organised the march last year, says, “Last time, because it all came through at the last minute, we didn’t have enough time to spread the word. But this time, we are prepared. And so, there’ll be people not only from Delhi, but also from other states in the North.” Ponni, a queer feminist activist, says, “This year, the march has a little more significance for us as the most of the arguments for the legal case over Article 377 have ended and we’re waiting for the judgment to come, soon after the march takes place.” Source: Times Of India |
city’s second Queer pride March is all set to be held on June 28 this year. June 28 is the date of gay pride parades and marches all over the world because it is the date of the Stonewall riots in the USA back in 1969, when there was a spontaneous riot against persecution of homosexuals at the Stonewall Inn in New York City.| « Scam in online dating industry, Mate4all Team is here to protect you | Dating Tips for shy guys » |
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June 2nd, 2009 at 1:40 am
Go India. We love prides and it’s fantastic to have our own GAY Indian pride. Not going to make it this year as I have just come back frm India couple of months ago. Please let us know of the next pride date much earlier. Will definstely be there in 2010 pride.
June 18th, 2009 at 2:19 pm
yes,carry on
it’s a right way to get ur rights from indian governments
we all r with u
June 24th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
You go Delhi, I am an Australia citizen and have been in 3 marches in Sydney Mardi Gras, it is a great celebration of life and freedom. I hope to make it to Delhi’s pride parade this year whilst I am in India. I hope I am welcome. Hope to see as many people there living life and being happy. All the best Brad
June 27th, 2009 at 10:08 am
I love you
June 28th, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Yes we can!!! Cheers Delhi, bring out your rainbows and show your support.
June 28th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Hi,
i just also wanna attend such a parade, please let me know the next time. & Yes is there any meetings, paraties in delhi , where i can meet with other gays to share views.
June 29th, 2009 at 1:05 pm
Hi,
i just also wanna attend such a parade, please let me know the next time. & Yes is there any meetings, paraties in delhi , where i can meet with other gays to share views.
June 30th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
The concept of third gender is natural, & biological.
However, the concept of ’sexual orientation’ is invalid, unnatural western concept..It has no biological basis. All the biological markers for so-called ‘homosexuality’ that the western science claims to have found are actually biological markers for transgenderism, which the western society doesn’t recognize and claims to be just social construction.
The concept of homosexuality is bogus & invalid.
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July 5th, 2009 at 2:42 am
Great to hear that People in India has finally realised what democracy means..!! Go for it Guys..!! May God be with U..!
July 19th, 2009 at 7:52 pm
hi there gr8 to see rainbow in delhi
July 19th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
now atleast not eveyone but some can come out in public..
August 14th, 2009 at 9:17 am
be gay is great to feel ,its totaly different experience with or be a gay