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'''Orange City LGBT Pride March''' or '''Nagpur Pride Parade''' is the pride march organised annually in [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]]. It was started in the year 2016.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Many-students-to-come-out-of-the-closet-at-Nagpurs-gay-pride-march/articleshow/51178711.cms|title=Many students to come out of the closet at Nagpur’s gay pride march|date=28 February 2016|newspaper=The Times of India|first=Vinita|last=Chaturvedi|access-date=27 March 2019}}</ref> It is a festival to honour and celebrate [[Lesbian]], [[Gay]], [[Bisexuality|Bisexual]] and [[Transgender]] people and their [[Straight ally|supporters]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nagpurtoday.in/many-display-solidarity-for-lgbt-community-in-orange-city-pride-march/03051700|title=Many display solidarity for LGBT community in ‘Orange City Pride March’|website=www.nagpurtoday.in|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> |
'''Orange City LGBT Pride March''' or '''Nagpur Pride Parade''' is the pride march organised annually in [[Nagpur]], [[Maharashtra]]. It was started in the year 2016.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Many-students-to-come-out-of-the-closet-at-Nagpurs-gay-pride-march/articleshow/51178711.cms|title=Many students to come out of the closet at Nagpur’s gay pride march|date=28 February 2016|newspaper=The Times of India|first=Vinita|last=Chaturvedi|access-date=27 March 2019}}</ref> It is a festival to honour and celebrate [[Lesbian]], [[Gay]], [[Bisexuality|Bisexual]] and [[Transgender]] people and their [[Straight ally|supporters]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.nagpurtoday.in/many-display-solidarity-for-lgbt-community-in-orange-city-pride-march/03051700|title=Many display solidarity for LGBT community in ‘Orange City Pride March’|website=www.nagpurtoday.in|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> |
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== 2016 == |
== 2016 == |
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The first Pride March was conducted on 5 March,<ref name=":0" /> 2016; organised by the Sarathi Trust,<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/lgbt-community-supporters-take-out-pride-parade-in-nagpur/|title=LGBT community, supporters take out ‘pride parade’ in Nagpur|date=2016-03-06|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref> and supported by organisations like Red Cross Society, YMCA, India Peace Centre, National Council of Churches in India, Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti, Matrusewa Sangh Institute of Social Work, etc.<ref name=":1" /> It was flagged off by the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] [[Milind Mane]] in his "personal capacity",<ref name=":1" /> who expressed his support, saying that "Every person of any sex should be allowed to choose a partner of their own choice"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nagpurtoday.in/many-display-solidarity-for-lgbt-community-in-orange-city-pride-march/03051700|title=Many display solidarity for LGBT community in ‘Orange City Pride March’|website=www.nagpurtoday.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref> The march saw the presence of around 400 people including 122 straight supporters.<ref name=":1" /> The march commenced from the Samvidhan Square at 3pm,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaysifamily.com/2016/03/01/nagpur-pride-march/|title=Nagpur Pride March On Saturday, 5th March|date=2016-03-01|website=Gaysi|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> and went to Zero Mile to Variety Square to Jhansi Rani Square to University Library, Canal Road, Ramdaspeth, Lokmat Square to Panchasheel Square to Jhansi Rani Square and back to Samvidhan Square.<ref name=":3" /> The ages of the [[LGBT]] participants ranged between 19-42.<ref name=":1" /> |
The first Pride March was conducted on 5 March,<ref name=":0" /> 2016; organised by the Sarathi Trust,<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/lgbt-community-supporters-take-out-pride-parade-in-nagpur/|title=LGBT community, supporters take out ‘pride parade’ in Nagpur|date=2016-03-06|work=The Indian Express|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref> and supported by organisations like Red Cross Society, YMCA, India Peace Centre, National Council of Churches in India, Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti, Matrusewa Sangh Institute of Social Work, etc.<ref name=":1" /> It was flagged off by the [[Bharatiya Janata Party|BJP]] [[Member of the Legislative Assembly (India)|MLA]] [[Milind Mane]] in his "personal capacity",<ref name=":1" /> who expressed his support, saying that "Every person of any sex should be allowed to choose a partner of their own choice"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nagpurtoday.in/many-display-solidarity-for-lgbt-community-in-orange-city-pride-march/03051700|title=Many display solidarity for LGBT community in ‘Orange City Pride March’|website=www.nagpurtoday.in|language=en-US|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref> The march saw the presence of around 400 people including 122 straight supporters.<ref name=":1" /> The march commenced from the Samvidhan Square at 3pm,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaysifamily.com/2016/03/01/nagpur-pride-march/|title=Nagpur Pride March On Saturday, 5th March|date=2016-03-01|website=Gaysi|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> and went to Zero Mile to Variety Square to Jhansi Rani Square to University Library, Canal Road, Ramdaspeth, Lokmat Square to Panchasheel Square to Jhansi Rani Square and back to Samvidhan Square.<ref name=":3" /> The ages of the [[LGBT]] participants ranged between 19-42.<ref name=":1" /> |
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People in [[India]] may face legal and social difficulties not experienced by non-LGBT persons. Over the past decade, LGBT people have gained more and more tolerance and acceptance in India, especially in large cities. |
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The third Pride march was held on 13 January. The two hour march started from RBI Square towards Zero Mile and Variety Square, crossing Rani Jhansi Square to return to where it started from, the Samvidhan Square.<ref name="The Times of India">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/colours-of-freedom-march-with-pride-on-city-streets/articleshow/62605800.cms|title=Colours of freedom march with ‘Pride’ on city streets - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref> Mr. Nikunj Joshi, the chief executive officer of Sarathi Trust expressed his opinion, saying,"It is necessary to organize this march so that the hidden population of the community is motivated to open themselves and assert its identity." Attending the event a second time, Prince Gohil added, " I like the way the pride is conducted in Nagpur. It is great to see that people who are not a part of the community have also come forward to support." <ref name="The Times of India"/> Anand Chandrani, a primary organizer of pride marches in Nagpur, stated that the foremost motive of the third march would be an emphasis on jobs for the members of the community. He said, "We need to train our people in the right kind of skills, upgrade their education to be in sync with the rest of the aspirational youth of the country." <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/third-orange-city-pride-on-january-13/articleshow/61783207.cms|title=Third Orange City Pride March on January 13 - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref> |
The third Pride march was held on 13 January. The two hour march started from RBI Square towards Zero Mile and Variety Square, crossing Rani Jhansi Square to return to where it started from, the Samvidhan Square.<ref name="The Times of India">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/colours-of-freedom-march-with-pride-on-city-streets/articleshow/62605800.cms|title=Colours of freedom march with ‘Pride’ on city streets - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref> Mr. Nikunj Joshi, the chief executive officer of Sarathi Trust expressed his opinion, saying,"It is necessary to organize this march so that the hidden population of the community is motivated to open themselves and assert its identity." Attending the event a second time, Prince Gohil added, " I like the way the pride is conducted in Nagpur. It is great to see that people who are not a part of the community have also come forward to support." <ref name="The Times of India"/> Anand Chandrani, a primary organizer of pride marches in Nagpur, stated that the foremost motive of the third march would be an emphasis on jobs for the members of the community. He said, "We need to train our people in the right kind of skills, upgrade their education to be in sync with the rest of the aspirational youth of the country." <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/third-orange-city-pride-on-january-13/articleshow/61783207.cms|title=Third Orange City Pride March on January 13 - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref> |
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==2019== |
==2019== |
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The fourth Pride march was held on 16 February. This was the first Pride March organised after consensual same sex sexual acts, that were previously criminalised under the [[Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code|Section 377 of IPC]], were decriminalised on 6 September 2018. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nagpurtoday.in/lgbtq-community-takes-out-orange-city-pride-march/02181702,%20https://www.nagpurtoday.in/lgbtq-community-takes-out-orange-city-pride-march/02181702|title=LGBTQ community takes out Orange City Pride March|last=News|first=Nagpur|website=www.nagpurtoday.in|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref> As a part of pre-pride events, the film Evening Shadows was screened in Nagpur. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/hindi-film-industry-is-a-year-or-two-behind-indie-music-its-often-limited-by-the-films-plot/articleshow/67832203.cms|title=‘Hindi film industry is a year or two behind indie music. It’s often limited by the film’s plot’ - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref> |
The fourth Pride march was held on 16 February. This was the first Pride March organised after consensual same sex sexual acts, that were previously criminalised under the [[Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code|Section 377 of IPC]], were decriminalised on 6 September 2018. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nagpurtoday.in/lgbtq-community-takes-out-orange-city-pride-march/02181702,%20https://www.nagpurtoday.in/lgbtq-community-takes-out-orange-city-pride-march/02181702|title=LGBTQ community takes out Orange City Pride March|last=News|first=Nagpur|website=www.nagpurtoday.in|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref> As a part of pre-pride events, the film Evening Shadows was screened in Nagpur. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/hindi-film-industry-is-a-year-or-two-behind-indie-music-its-often-limited-by-the-films-plot/articleshow/67832203.cms|title=‘Hindi film industry is a year or two behind indie music. It’s often limited by the film’s plot’ - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-05-02}}</ref> |
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There are lots of voluteer who were intrested express their view or thought in open area or openly. A volunteer of Indian Peace Centre,Svenja who belongs to Germany told Nagpur on that day, ''"Despite the fact that,we have passed the same sex marriage bill,there is section of the society whi is yet to accept the community members".'' |
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she also mentioned that, enthusiasm and efforts of Nagpur's LGBTQ are remarkable,when it comes to face society. |
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A boy 26-years-old Venkatesh.He came from Kolkata.Wha had participated third time in this march and told Nagpur today |
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''"One should never express their true identify unless they are indipendent,because of social stigma obviously. the society or even family members tend to grapples whenit comes to accept thier children's loving prefrences.Thus to avoid any irrelevent situation,which will emerge soon after to reveal your true identify,one needs to be self dependent".'' |
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As the Supreme Court of India has finally put an endto the criminalization of homosexuality under Section 377 in India, data from opinion polls indicates that societal acceptance might still be some way off. While the majority remains opposed to same-sex relationships, Indians’ views on homosexuality have become less rigid over time. |
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[[File:Lgbtnagpurindia.jpg|thumb|There is no boundation to express yourself.]] |
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== References https://www.nagpurtoday.in/lgbtq-community-takes-out-orange-city-pride-march/02181702 == |
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Revision as of 13:08, 15 June 2019
Orange City LGBT Pride March or Nagpur Pride Parade is the pride march organised annually in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was started in the year 2016.[1] It is a festival to honour and celebrate Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender people and their supporters.[2]
2016
The first Pride March was conducted on 5 March,[1] 2016; organised by the Sarathi Trust,[3] and supported by organisations like Red Cross Society, YMCA, India Peace Centre, National Council of Churches in India, Maharashtra Andhashraddha Nirmoolan Samiti, Matrusewa Sangh Institute of Social Work, etc.[3] It was flagged off by the BJP MLA Milind Mane in his "personal capacity",[3] who expressed his support, saying that "Every person of any sex should be allowed to choose a partner of their own choice"[4] The march saw the presence of around 400 people including 122 straight supporters.[3] The march commenced from the Samvidhan Square at 3pm,[5] and went to Zero Mile to Variety Square to Jhansi Rani Square to University Library, Canal Road, Ramdaspeth, Lokmat Square to Panchasheel Square to Jhansi Rani Square and back to Samvidhan Square.[2] The ages of the LGBT participants ranged between 19-42.[3]
2017
The second Orange City Pride March was organised on 18 February by the Orange City Pride March Committee, along with the Sarathi Trust.[6] The parade started from Samvidhan Square, Civil Lines, Nagpur.[6] It was flagged off by Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, India's first openly gay royal.[7] He also unveiled a calendar by AIDS Healthcare Association (AHF).The march saw a colorful variety of placards and banners, with slogans being raised such as "I’m gay, that’s okay".[8] The march saw attendance by around 300 people.[8]
2018
The third Pride march was held on 13 January. The two hour march started from RBI Square towards Zero Mile and Variety Square, crossing Rani Jhansi Square to return to where it started from, the Samvidhan Square.[9] Mr. Nikunj Joshi, the chief executive officer of Sarathi Trust expressed his opinion, saying,"It is necessary to organize this march so that the hidden population of the community is motivated to open themselves and assert its identity." Attending the event a second time, Prince Gohil added, " I like the way the pride is conducted in Nagpur. It is great to see that people who are not a part of the community have also come forward to support." [9] Anand Chandrani, a primary organizer of pride marches in Nagpur, stated that the foremost motive of the third march would be an emphasis on jobs for the members of the community. He said, "We need to train our people in the right kind of skills, upgrade their education to be in sync with the rest of the aspirational youth of the country." [10]
2019
The fourth Pride march was held on 16 February. This was the first Pride March organised after consensual same sex sexual acts, that were previously criminalised under the Section 377 of IPC, were decriminalised on 6 September 2018. [11] As a part of pre-pride events, the film Evening Shadows was screened in Nagpur. [12]
References
- ^ a b Chaturvedi, Vinita (28 February 2016). "Many students to come out of the closet at Nagpur's gay pride march". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 March 2019.
- ^ a b "Many display solidarity for LGBT community in 'Orange City Pride March'". www.nagpurtoday.in. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "LGBT community, supporters take out 'pride parade' in Nagpur". The Indian Express. 6 March 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "Many display solidarity for LGBT community in 'Orange City Pride March'". www.nagpurtoday.in. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Nagpur Pride March On Saturday, 5th March". Gaysi. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Nagpur's LGBT community demands its constitutional rights through the Orange City Pride March". Nation Next. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ "I am gay and it's ok, was the message of city's second pride march - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Nagpur's LGBT community demands its constitutional rights through the Orange City Pride March". Nation Next. 21 February 2017. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ a b "Colours of freedom march with 'Pride' on city streets - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Third Orange City Pride March on January 13 - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 30 June 2018.
- ^ News, Nagpur. "LGBTQ community takes out Orange City Pride March". www.nagpurtoday.in. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "'Hindi film industry is a year or two behind indie music. It's often limited by the film's plot' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
