LGBT activists take over the streets of Bhopal

A supporter of the LGBT community takes a selfie with a rainbow flag to mark the International day against Homophobia and Transphobia in Bhopal.A government owned local train network in southern India recently employed 23 transgender women. In light of these changes hopes of the LGBT movement in India glitter against Section 377 of Indian Penal Code which considers same sex marriage as ‘unnatural offences’ and a criminal act. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

Updated on: May 18, 2017 5:39 PM IST

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A supporter of the LGBT community takes a selfie with a rainbow flag to mark the International day against Homophobia and Transphobia in Bhopal.A government owned local train network in southern India recently employed 23 transgender women. In light of these changes hopes of the LGBT movement in India glitter against Section 377 of Indian Penal Code which considers same sex marriage as ‘unnatural offences’ and a criminal act. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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On May 17,World Health Organization removed homosexuality from its list of mental disorders. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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Started in 2005, the International Day to end Homophobia was intended to bring world wide attention to the issues related to gender bias. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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The rainbow flag, commonly known as the gay pride flag or LGBT pride flag is a symbol of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender pride and LGBT social movements. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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A LGBT community member participates in the queer pride parade. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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In India marriage among people of the same gender is illegal and punishable upto 10 years in prison. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)

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There is a widespread support for the scrapping of Section 377 and equality for the LGBT community by various sections of Indian society. (Mujeeb Faruqui/HT Photo)