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) / The march, with ‘Inclusivity at the workplace’ as its theme, received a rousing response despite the bad weather. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo) / 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) / People of all ages – whether a part of the LGBT community or not – came out in support of the cause. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo) / 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) / Many of them alleged that members of the LGBT community face harassment because of their sexual orientation. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo) / “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) / The march came to an end with participants reciting their anthem – Hum honge kaamayab – loud and clear. (Yogesh Joshi/HT Photo)