Will Re-Introduce Bill to Amend Sec 377 in Next Parliament Session: Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor has said that he will introduce his private member's bill to amend Section 377 again in the next parliamentary session
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Will Introduce Private Member’s Bill to Scrap 377, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor declared his support for Delhi Queer Pride and said he will be introducing a private member's bill in Parliament for removal of Section 377.
Engaging, Not Bashing, the Govt is the Way Forward for Queer Rights
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In Mumbai, Congress leader Priya Dutt Asks the LGBT Community to Stand Up for Their Rights and Against Growing Intolerance
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Transgender elected Mayor of Raigarh
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An Open Letter To PM Modi
Honourable PM Narendra Modi,
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The Silver Lining In Supreme Court’s Dec ’13 Verdict
Justic G S Singhvi
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Queer Rights And Aam Aadmi Party: The Way Forward
PTI Photo by Kamal Kishore
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Queer And Political Survey Shows LGBT Community Supports Congress, AAP
A survey amongst members of the LGBT community in India shows that the majority would side with either the Congress or the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in the ensuin... Read More...
Gay Rights Activist Harish Iyer Joins AAP, Willing To Contest Elections
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Congress And AAP Make Strong Queer Pitch, Promise Decriminalisation Of Homosexuality In Manifesto
Congress, AAP manifesto talks about decriminalising homosexuality in India
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