Over 7,400 people marched in Mumbai on Saturday evening in solidarity with the cause of LGBT rights, especially in the light of Section 377 of the IPC which criminalises same sex intercourse. The event began with speeches outside August Kranti Maidan and a pride parade followed, with song, dance and slogans, watched by common Mumbaikars on streets, in homes and on terraces.
Over 7,400 people marched in Mumbai on Saturday evening in solidarity with the cause of LGBT rights, especially in the light of Section 377 of the IPC which criminalises same sex intercourse. The event began with speeches outside August Kranti Maidan and a pride parade followed, with song, dance and slogans, watched by common Mumbaikars on streets, in homes and on terraces.
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A transgender person takes part in Mumbai's 8th annual pride parade on Saturday. AFP PHOTO
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A woman holds up a banner against Section 377 at Mumbai's pride parade. AFP PHOTO
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The huge pride flag, being carried by supporters. AFP PHOTO
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If heterosexual marriage is okay, why not same sex marriage, asks a marcher. AFP PHOTO
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A pride parade participant shows off her costume amongst a crowd of people. AFP PHOTO
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Marchers look enthusiastic as they carry the pride flag in Mumbai on Saturday. AFP PHOTO
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A pride parade participant holds up a banner against Section 377 in Mumbai on Saturday. AFP PHOTO
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Participants, including some foreigners rejoice as they carry the huge pride flag in Mumbai on Saturday. PTI Photo
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Bus commuters react enthusiastically as a marcher walks past in Mumbai on Saturday. Reuters Photo
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Passerby stare at colourfully dressed marchers during Mumbai's pride parade on Saturday. Reuters Photo
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A participant helps another put on some jewellery at Mumbai's LGBT pride parade on Saturday. Reuters Photo
