IN PHOTOS: Queer Pride March in Mumbai

Updated On: 03 February, 2024 07:09 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

The annual Queer Pride March on Saturday returned to Mumbai. The march, organised by Mumbai Queer Pride began at around 3 pm from August Kranti Maidan in south Mumbai. Pics/Atul Kamble

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The annual Queer Pride March on Saturday returned to Mumbai. The march, organised by Mumbai Queer Pride began at around 3 pm from August Kranti Maidan in south Mumbai. Pics/Atul Kamble

<p>An official statement from the organisers said, the Mumbai Queer Pride March is a celebration of diverse identities on the LGBTQIA+ (Queer) spectrum, a safe and inclusive space to raise awareness on issues related to LGBTQIA+ individuals</p>

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An official statement from the organisers said, the Mumbai Queer Pride March is a celebration of diverse identities on the LGBTQIA+ (Queer) spectrum, a safe and inclusive space to raise awareness on issues related to LGBTQIA+ individuals

<p>It said, This Pride March has been organised by the ‘Mumbai Queer Pride’ collective, voluntarily formed by individuals, groups, CBOs, NGOs, and formal and informal collectives of individuals from and around Mumbai, who identify themselves with the Queer Cause and wish to actively work for furthering Queer Rights in India</p>

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It said, This Pride March has been organised by the ‘Mumbai Queer Pride’ collective, voluntarily formed by individuals, groups, CBOs, NGOs, and formal and informal collectives of individuals from and around Mumbai, who identify themselves with the Queer Cause and wish to actively work for furthering Queer Rights in India

<p>Since various allies, Corporate and other Business Entities, NGOs, other social organisations,<br />collectives, groups of individuals, Diplomatic Missions etc. wish to participate in the Pride March to show their support, we have devised some guidelines</p>

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Since various allies, Corporate and other Business Entities, NGOs, other social organisations,
collectives, groups of individuals, Diplomatic Missions etc. wish to participate in the Pride March to show their support, we have devised some guidelines

<p>The statement said, "Any person, group, formal or informal, registered or non-registered collectives, entities, etc. are welcome to participate in the Mumbai Queer Pride March 2024, to express their support to our cause. They may follow our official statement for understanding our cause and refer to our website www.mumbaiqueerpride.org to access our policies"</p>

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The statement said, "Any person, group, formal or informal, registered or non-registered collectives, entities, etc. are welcome to participate in the Mumbai Queer Pride March 2024, to express their support to our cause. They may follow our official statement for understanding our cause and refer to our website www.mumbaiqueerpride.org to access our policies"

<p>It said that the participants may wear clothing (T-shirts, headgears, or other drapes) and accessories bearing their own Logos, creatives, etc., expressing support for our cause</p>

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It said that the participants may wear clothing (T-shirts, headgears, or other drapes) and accessories bearing their own Logos, creatives, etc., expressing support for our cause

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Corporate entities, ERGs, organisations, individuals, etc. should not use the official logo of Mumbai Queer Pride on any of their materials and content, it said

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People may display and say messages-- banners, placards, slogans, songs, etc. conveying their support to our cause, the statement said

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