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'''Bengaluru Namma Pride March''' (previously called the Bengaluru Pride and Karnataka Queer Habba) is a queer pride march that is held annually in the city of [[Bengaluru]] in [[Karnataka Tamils|Karnataka]], India, since 2008.<ref name="The Economist">{{Cite news|url=http://www.economist.com/node/11671139|title=Glad to be gay (but a bit shy about it)|date=2008-07-03|work=The Economist|access-date=2017-06-17|issn=0013-0613}}</ref> The march is organised by a coalition called Coalition for Sex Workers and Sexuality Minority Rights (CSMR).<ref name=":5" /><ref name=":0"/> The [[Pride parade|pride march]] is preceded by a month of queer related events and activities<ref name="gaylaxymag.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/latest-news/month-long-pride-celebrations-in-bangalore-to-culminate-on-24th-nov-with-a-march/|title=Month Long Pride Celebrations In Bangalore To Culminate On 24th Nov With A March - Gaylaxy Magazine|website=gaylaxymag.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref>

== History ==
=== 2008 ===
The first pride march in Bengaluru was held on 29 June 2008. Two other cities in India - [[Delhi]] and [[Kolkata]]- held simultaneous pride marches on the same day.<ref name="The Economist"/> Around 700 people walked the march from the National College, Basavanagudi to Town Hall and demanded the removal of [[Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.deccanherald.com/DeccanHerald.com/Content/Jun302008/city2008063076140.asp|title=Deccan Herald - The third sex go on Pride March|website=archive.deccanherald.com|access-date=2017-06-17}}{{Dead link|date=June 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

=== 2009 ===
The second Bengaluru Pride was held on 28 June and was preceded by a week long Karnataka [[Queer]] Habba ’09.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Music-dance-mark-Bengaluru-Pride/article16586992.ece|title=Music, dance mark Bengaluru Pride|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en}}</ref> The Karnataka Queer Habba '09 had events like talks, seminars, film shows etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sanjukta.wordpress.com/2009/06/21/queer-pride-india-2009-celebrations-begin-in-all-the-five-metros/|title=Queer Pride India 2009: Celebrations in all major cities|last=Sanjukta|date=2009-06-21|website=This Is My Truth|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> Over 600 people walked the march from National College, Basavanagudi to Puttanachetty Town Hall.The focus of the march was colonial era law [[Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code|Section 377]] that criminalises sex against the order of nature. Posters like "377 GO!" and "No Law for Love" were carried at the march.<ref name=":1" />

=== 2010 ===
From 2010, pride march in Bengaluru is held in November. In 2010, it was held on 28 November.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/Part-celebration-part-protest-at-ten-day-Queer-Habba/article15689598.ece|title=Part celebration, part protest at ten-day Queer Habba|author=Staff Reporter|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en}}</ref> The Karnataka Queer Habba 2010 was held from 18 November to 28 November. Events organised during the Karnataka Queer Habba included a panel discussion titled ‘Love Across Boundaries’, an art exhibit, a queer mela, and poetry reading.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gaysifamily.com/2010/09/28/bengaluru-pride-and-karnataka-queer-habba-2010/|title=Bengaluru Pride & Karnataka Queer Habba 2010|date=2010-09-28|website=Gaysi|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> The march started from Tulsi Park, near the Majestic Bus Stand, and ended at the Town Hall.<ref name=":0" />

=== 2011 ===
Bengaluru Pride March 2011 was held on 27 November.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/latest-news/three-indian-cities-to-hold-gay-pride-marches-today/#gs.EUNJzGc|title=Three Indian Cities To Hold Gay Pride Marches Today - Gaylaxy Magazine|website=gaylaxymag.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> Around 1000 people took part in the pride march and walked from Tulasi Park to the Town Hall.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/articles/current-affairs/indias-silicon-valley-walks-for-gay-pride/|title=India’s Silicon Valley walks for Gay Pride - Gaylaxy Magazine|website=gaylaxymag.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> The march had participation from companies like [[Google]], [[IBM]], and [[Goldman Sachs]].<ref name=":2" />

=== 2012 ===
The Bengaluru Pride March in 2012 was held on 2 December.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/latest-news/delhi-bangalore-and-mumbai-prepare-for-gay-pride|title=Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai prepare for Gay Pride - Gaylaxy Magazine|website=gaylaxymag.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> The march was preceded by two weeks of events and festivities that began on 22 November. Like previous years, the march started from Tulasi Park and ended at Town Hall.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/south/queer-pride-parade-culminates-with-march-506299|title='Queer Pride' parade culminates with march|work=NDTV.com|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> Over 1000 people took part in the march and wore colourful attires and danced to dhol beats.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/news/india/over-1-000-gays-take-part-in-queer-pride-parade-in-bangalore-18901.html|title=Over 1,000 gays take part in Queer Pride parade in Bangalore|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref> The demands kept forward included repeal of the Karnataka Police Act 36 (A), free [[Sex reassignment surgery|Sex Reassignment Surgery]] (SRS) by the government for transgender community, review of laws on marriage, inheritance and adoption.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/sexual-minorities-take-out-march/article4157121.ece|title=Sexual minorities take out march|author=Staff Reporter|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2013 ===
Bengaluru Pride March was held on 24 November in 2013<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-bangalore-everything-was-happy-gay-at-queer-habba-1924557|title=Bangalore: Everything was happy & gay at Queer Habba {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2013-11-25|work=dna|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref> The marchers demanded the release of 14 sexual minority people arrested by police in the town of Hassan in [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-transgenders-arrest-in-hassan-causes-stir-1916171|title=Transgenders' arrest in Hassan causes stir {{!}} Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis|date=2013-11-09|work=dna|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en-US}}</ref> There was a three week long Karnataka Queer Habba with events like plays, poster making, plays, panel discussion, queer marathon<ref name="gaylaxymag.com"/> starting from 6 November and aimed at promoting [[intersectionality]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2013/nov/07/Queer-Habba-2013-Intersectionality-in-focus-534780.html|title=Queer Habba 2013: Intersectionality in focus|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref>

=== 2014 ===
In 2014, Bengaluru Pride March was held on 23 November<ref name=":3">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/latest-news/bengaluru-pride-on-nov-23rd-support-from-corporates-pour-in|title=Bengaluru Pride on Nov 23rd, support from Corporates pour in - Gaylaxy Magazine|website=gaylaxymag.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> and started from the City Railway Station and ended at the Malleswaram Grounds.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.ndtv.com/south/6th-gay-pride-parade-held-in-bengaluru-703242|title=6th Gay Pride Parade Held in Bengaluru|work=NDTV.com|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/painting-the-city-in-rainbow-colours/article6627607.ece|title=Painting the city in rainbow colours|author=Staff Reporter|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en}}</ref> Seven different events were held before the pride march. These included the launch of a quarterly Kannada language LGBT Magazine titled ‘Ananya’, a free HIV testing drive and a meet of People Living with HIV (PLHIV).<ref name=":3" /> Just a day after the pride march was held in 2014, Bengaluru police arrested 167 [[transgender]] people and moved them to Beggars Colony.

=== 2015 ===
The 8th edition of the Bengaluru Pride March was held on 22 November.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/latest-news/bengaluru-gears-up-for-8th-bangalore-pride-on-22nd-nov/|title=Bengaluru Gears up for 8th Bangalore Pride on 22nd Nov - Gaylaxy Magazine|website=gaylaxymag.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> Like the past years, Karnataka Queer Habba was held before the pride march, starting from 19 October with a Queer Quiz, a parents and families meet,<ref name=":4" /> a garage sale, poetry reading titled Writer’s Corner: A Queer Poetry, a diversity fair etc.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2015/nov/23/How-They-Raised-Funds-for-Bengaluru-Pride-846767.html|title=How They Raised Funds for Bengaluru Pride|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> The pride march had over 2000 participants<ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/513460/queer-habba-revellers-paint-city.html|title=Queer Habba revellers paint City in rainbow colours|website=Deccan Herald|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> and followed the route of Tulasi Park to Town Hall.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/wearing-their-pride-on-their-sleeves/article7906915.ece|title=Wearing their pride on their sleeves|author=Staff Reporter|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2016 ===
In 2016, pride march in Bengaluru was held on 20 November.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/only-rainbow-skies-for-bengaluru-pride/articleshow/54614378.cms|title=Only rainbow skies for Bengaluru Pride - Times of India|work=The Times of India|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> This was also India's first disability-friendly pride march, and organisers had tied up with KickStart cabs and had a sign interpreter as well.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2016/nov/18/queer-disabled-and-sexy-1540107.html|title=Queer, disabled and sexy!|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> The pride celebrations began from 1 October<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/Celebrating-art-and-love/article15007801.ece|title=Celebrating art and love|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en}}</ref> and involved various events like art festival, love stories, rainbow run, potluck, photo exhibitions, diversity fair, drag performances etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/latest-news/bengaluru-pride-2016-held-20th-nov-will-disability-friendly-year|title=Bengaluru Pride 2016 To Be Held on 20th Nov, Will Be Disability Friendly This Year - Gaylaxy Magazine|website=gaylaxymag.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-06-17}}</ref> Over 3000 participants took part in the pride march and walked from K.G. Road to Town Hall.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/Rainbow-flag-flies-high-at-Queer-Pride-March/article16662559.ece|title=Rainbow flag flies high at Queer Pride March|author=Staff Reporter|work=The Hindu|access-date=2017-06-17|language=en}}</ref>

=== 2017 ===
The 2017 Bengaluru Pride March was held on 26 November, covering a distance of 4.5 km.<ref name=":6">{{Cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pictures-bengaluru-glows-rainbow-colours-city-celebrates-tenth-namma-pride-72237|title=Bengaluru glows in rainbow colours as city celebrates tenth Namma Pride|work=The News Minute|access-date=2017-11-27}}</ref> It was the 10th anniversary for the Namma Pride.<ref name=":7">{{Cite news|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bengaluru/huge-procession-marks-10th-anniversary-of-bengaluru-s-pride-march/story-XoBGIoGBOG858Zmp97WCSK.html|title=Huge procession marks 10th anniversary of Bengaluru’s pride march|date=2017-11-26|work=hindustantimes.com/|access-date=2018-06-30|language=en}}</ref> The March witnessed a gathering of 7,000 people, which is the largest turnout yet for the city’s pride marches.<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2017/nov/27/queer-habba-over-7000-take-out-march-for-namma-pride-1712018.html|title=Queer Habba: Over 7,000 take out march for Namma Pride|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=2018-06-30}}</ref> Continuing the demands of repealing Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, the protestors rallied for the right to self-identification, compulsory sexual identity education, creation of State Transgender Welfare Commission, repealing of Section 36A of the Karnataka Police Act and provision of shelters for transgenders.<ref name=":7" /><ref name=":8" /> Many protestors criticized the Centre’s [[Rights of Transgender Persons Bill, 2014|Rights of Transgender Bill]], stating that it criminalizes trans people instead of protecting their rights.<ref name=":6" /> The State Government’s recent transgender policy received positive response from the participants.<ref name=":7" />

=== 2018 ===
[[Bangalore|Bengaluru]] celebrated its 11th Namma Pride March under the banner of Coalition for Sex workers, Sexual & Sexuality Minorities’ Rights (CSMR), Bengaluru.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pictures-dance-colours-and-celebration-bring-alive-bengalurus-11th-namma-pride-93054|title=In pictures: Dance, colours and celebrations bring alive Bengaluru's 11th Namma Pride|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref> Around 3000 participants came forward to show their support to the [[LGBT community|LGBTQ+]] community by marching from Lokmanya Tulsi Park to Town Hall in Bengaluru on 9 December.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnownews.com/mirror-now/society/article/pride-parade-2018-bengaluru-celebrates-love-liberty-after-decriminalisation-of-section/328705|title=Pride parade 2018: Bengaluru celebrates love, liberty after decriminalisation of Section 377|website=www.timesnownews.com|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref>

'''The 2018 pride march was historic as it was the first march since the [[Supreme Court of India|Supreme Court]] decriminalised homosexuality [<nowiki/>[[Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code|Section 377]]] in September 2018.'''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/metrolife/people-across-india-pride-707223.html|title=People from across India at Pride March|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref> Hundreds of people participate every year to extend their solidarity to the LGBTQ+ community but after the momentous verdict against the archaic law, this pride march meant accepting and expressing oneself and being proud of one's identity. There are other demands of the community that are yet to be met by the Government of India. Some of their demands are the implementation of the Karnataka State Transgender Policy 2017. The LGBTQ+ community also demands implementation of sensitization programs in colleges, hospitals, and workplaces, granting unequivocal rights to civil union or marriage, surrogacy, adoption, inheritance, IVF etc.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gaylaxymag.com/latest-news/celebrating-namma-pride-2018-bengalurus-first-march-since-decriminalizing-of-homosexuality/#gs.ik8bix|title=Celebrating Namma Pride 2018, Bengaluru’s First March since Decriminalizing of Homosexuality}}</ref>

The Pride March ended on a high note with a cultural performance, ''‘Hammeye Sanje’'', at the Samsa Bayalu Ranga Mandira near Townhall where members of the community sang and danced to the beat of the dhol.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://feminisminindia.com/2018/12/10/namma-pride-bengaluru-2018/|title=Bengaluru's LGBTQIA+ Community Celebrates Namma Pride March 2018|last=Writer|first=Guest|date=2018-12-10|website=Feminism In India|language=en-US|access-date=2019-06-15}}</ref>

=== 2019 ===
This year's Namma Pride focused on rejection of transgender bill that is to be presented Infront of parliament sooner. Around 5000 people walked it with vibrant attires and those objecting the transgender bill dressed in black.<ref>https://feminisminindia.com/2019/11/26/namma-pride-2019-bengaluru/</ref> Marchers danced to drum beats and raised slogans against the transgender bill. The demand if inclusion of LGBT+ community was also an objective of the pride march. The march started from Tulasi park and ended at Puttanna Chetty town hall with vibrant colours and joys which was a protest. The march concluded with cultural performances at Samsa Bhavan, and a post pride party was held at LaLit.

== See also ==

* [[Homosexuality in India]]
* [[LGBT culture in Bangalore]]
* [[LGBT culture in India]]

== References ==
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>BrownHairedGirl at 21:41, 12 April 2021