It’s that time of the year again to throw back all inhibitions and fly with panache the rainbow flag! As gay pride spreads to more cities of India, it’s the young who’re the outest and proudest of them all. So what do they think of gay pride? What does it mean to their lives? Here’s what some of you said.
Shruti,
Washington D.C./Delhi
Pride is… an affirmation of our different sexual orientations and gender expressions and identities. An affirmation that our differences make us special, not deviant. Pride, to me, is also a community, a network. I wouldn’t be where I am NOW, or wherever I will be in 10 years, if it were not for all the LGBT individuals in my life.
Gaurav Pramanik,
Mumbai
Pride to me would rightly mean the antonym of “shame”… It’s an exhilarating way to show that we aren’t ashamed of what we are. Pride to me means a lot in many ways, because that’s one day I can unabashedly walk down the streets and not having to whimper about my orientation.
Rahul Singh,
Delhi
In simple words pride is to be the person you are.. Pride to hold your lover’s hands in public, pride to break through from fake life.. a double faced life. Change in law is a milestone for the community but awareness in society is also needed.
Sharath,
Bangalore
Pride to me is when I look back at the time, how I’ve evolved from a total scared stranger into a strong and confident biatch 
Deepam Sinha,
Bangalore
It’s not just about one’s expression of Identity or a contrast from the rest but it’s more of a free Individuality! Pride is a feeling of Self-Discovery, Boost, Comfort with your own-self, Confidence development, acceptance & being happy about who you are! It’s letting the world know that you are one among them and an indispensable link to the people, to all of us!
Prasenjit Das,
Delhi
Pride to me means being myself. It means being comfortable the way I am, to be able to hold my head high. It also means to be able to unfurl all my colors and be proud of it!
Vishal,
Mumbai
” To be what I am! “
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great to see so many happy and proud faces.. gay india is indeed coming out.. cheers!
well coming out is really difficult. i wanna be out and proud. but dont have the courage to tell my mom for fear it might take a toll on her health. but i m glad for those who are out of the closet.. hope i will be there someday!