LGBTQ community carries out "pride march" in Guwahati

SUMMARY

LGBTQ community held a "pride march" in Guwahati to highlight issues facing them. While the earlier demand of the community was the decriminalisation of section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, current demands include inclusion in workplace, education, marriage, adoption rights and protection against abuse. The development comes as homosexuality has gained a degree of acceptance in deeply conservative India over the past decade, particularly in big cities.

By APFeb 3, 2019 6:45:04 PM IST (Updated)

A participant waves a rainbow flag as supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community participate in a gay pride parade in Gauhati. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community participate in a gay pride parade. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community dance duringthe parade. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community collect rainbow flags before they participate in a gay pride parade. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Homosexuality has gained a degree of acceptance in deeply conservative India over the past decade, particularly in big cities. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community is seen here in a gay pride parade. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community during the parade. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)