Pawan Dhall, a queer rights activist in Kolkata city, was one of the 15 brave walkers who took part in what is now considered the first Pride walk in India on 2 July 1999.

The 1999 event was planned to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, which began the LGBTQIA+ movement in the United States.

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Pawan Dhall, a queer rights activist in Kolkata city, was one of the 15 brave walkers who took part in what is now considered the first Pride walk in India on 2 July 1999.

The 1999 event was planned to coincide with the 30th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, which began the LGBTQIA+ movement in the United States.

Read More: https://www-bbc-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-66220514.amp?utm_content=buffer4cf20&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer

#interpride #pride #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #lgbtqiaplus #queer #humanrights #ChosenFamily #india #prideindia #Kolkatacity #stonewall #WestBengal