SSC-CGL (TIER-III) - Rainbow Pride Parade in Bengaluru
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WRITE A NEWSPAPER REPORT ABOUT THE PRIDE PARADE IN BENGALURU.
RAINBOW PRIDE PARADE IN BENGALURU
SRM News
Bengaluru, 27th November
The silicon valley of India witnessed the rainbow colour flags flying over its streets on 20th November, 2016 which is celebrated as INTERNATIONAL DAY OF TRANSGENDER REMEMBRENCE all over the world. The "Pride Parade", was an act of solidarity, emphasizing LGBTQIA (Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) community's intolerance of growing transphobia. The parade started from Tuisi Thota near the central railway station to Town hall in Bengaluru and a large number of people from all walks of life participated in it. India under IPC section 377 (Chapter xvi) criminalizes homosexuality punishable upto 10 years of imprisonment, which further instills a sense of fear and detachment from the society among LGBTQIA community. The Parliament in 2016 passed a private member bill i.e, THE TRANSGENDERS PERSONS (PROTECTION OF RIGHTS)" bill which gives them an identity by defining what transgender community is and prohibits discrimination against transgenders. Initiatives such as Pride Parade and prohibition of discrimination can create a sense of security and belongingness among the people of LGBTQIA community, thereby creating an environment for the inclusion of people from the oppressed society and bringing them in the mainstream.
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