Rainbow in Pune streets as LGBT community takes out march

The sixth edition of the Pune LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) pride march was held on Sunday morning. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo)

Updated on: Aug 7, 2016 9:21 PM IST

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The sixth edition of the Pune LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) pride march was held on Sunday morning. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo)

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The march, with ‘Inclusivity at the workplace’ as its theme, received a rousing response despite the bad weather. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo)

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In the first such instance, even representatives of multinational corporations participated in the event to express their solidarity with the LGBT cause. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo)

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People of all ages – whether a part of the LGBT community or not – came out in support of the cause. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo)

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The participants of the Pune Pride Walk, which started from Sambhaji Park on JM Road, were armed with rainbow flags, masks, banners and posters. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo)

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Many of them alleged that members of the LGBT community face harassment because of their sexual orientation. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo)

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“I am gay, that’s ok! I am lesbian, that’s ok!” Slogans in this vein reverberated through the busy streets . (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo)

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The march came to an end with participants reciting their anthem – Hum honge kaamayab – loud and clear. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo)