Delhi celebrates 10th Queer Pride Parade and spreading beautiful colours of rainbow

Hundreds marched in India’s 10th DelhiQueerPRIDE celebration today braving the smog and anti-LGBT laws. The colors were fabulous and the mood was celebratory, but as the day progressed the undercurrent of proud defiance became increasingly evident.

Tish Anand, who wore a wig Times of India that he was inspired by the Disney Channel character Hannah Montana. He said he would sing and dance, as long as he didn’t trip over his heels, but was frustrated with authorities.

“I don’t understand why they criminalized love,” he said. “Duh. They are jerks.”

Manak Matiyani, one of the organizers, said his wealth and education allowed him to live as openly gay but it was much harder for those with less privilege. Continue Reading.... 

Originally Written by:  Kelli Busey on November 12, 2017, for Planet Transgender.