Mumbai got its own gay pride parade on Saturday as groups representing gays, lesbians and bisexuals came out on the streets demanding an end to unfair parts of Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code that criminalises homosexual activity. They assembled at the historic August Kranti Maidan, where over six decades ago the Quit India movement was launched. The parade was flagged off by Bollywood actress Celina Jaitley.
“India is the largest democracy in the world. In this democracy, gay people should have the right to express their feelings. I am also here for the amendment of Article 377 in the Constitution, I request the Government to pay attention to this,†said Celina.
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