The Delhi Queer Pride was held on Nov 27th and attended by thousands of people, both LGBTQIA and their allies. The march began from Barakhamba Road, led by a huge rainbow arch of balloons
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People walked under a huge rainbow flag.
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Photo credit: Mohit Suneja
And danced to the beats of Dhol
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Photo Credit: Pritam Roy
While this man from Canada had some really cool moves to show with the ring
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Some put on their make up at the venue
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And others came dressed in rainbow colours
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Pammy Aunty was the inspiration for this man
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And Cat Woman for this girl
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There were quirky beards
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And rainbow flags
There has never been a better display of gender fluidity
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The nose ring, or nath,was the fashion accesory of choice
But Spicy Tutuboy stole the thunder at the pride
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Delhi Pride was not just a celebration, and political demands were kept forward too
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And this Trump <3 Modi poster caught a lot of attention
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People protested against demonetisation as well
E-rickshaws were made available to make the pride accessible to people with disability
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People joined in with their friends
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And clicked selfies
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And kissed their partner
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The march finally ended at Jantar Mantar. The question that remains though is: When will the government hear these voices?
Photos by: Pritam Roy, Kshitij EM, Yogesh Kumar, and Mohit Suneja; and cannot be used without prior permissions
Sukhdeep Singh is the founder and editor of Gaylaxy magazine. He is the director of Sab Rab De Bande - an award winning documentary on LGBTQ Sikhs in India. He has contributed the chapter on Homosexuality and Sikhism in the book 'I Am Divine, So Are You'
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