Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Kolkata Pride Walk Asserts Political Stance
The Kolkata Rainbow Pride Walk 2025 happened on a Sunday.
It started at Jatin Maitra Park and ended at Esplanade Y channel.
Thousands of people, including those from the LGBTQI+ community and their allies, participated.
They marched with slogans like 'Free Palestine' and 'No SIR'.
The organisers said that pride is not just about celebration but also about politics.
They talked about issues like caste, class, religion, and global politics.
They also mentioned that legal rights alone are not enough; they need safety, dignity, and access.
The march was colorful and had music, dance, and political messages.
People wore different outfits to show their support and challenge gender norms.
The organisers demanded better rights and protections for queer and trans people.
Kolkata Rainbow Pride Walk 2025 took place on Sunday, starting at Jatin Maitra Park and ending at Esplanade Y channel.
Thousands of participants, including LGBTQI+ community members, allies, and bystanders, marched with political slogans like 'Free Palestine' and 'No SIR'.
Organisers asserted that pride is political, highlighting issues like caste, class, religion, and global politics.
The march featured music, dance, and colorful outfits challenging gender norms and asserting queer visibility.
Organisers demanded self-determined gender recognition, anti-discrimination laws, inclusive healthcare, and other rights for queer and trans people.
- Who
- LGBTQI+ community, allies, and bystanders
- What
- Kolkata Rainbow Pride Walk 2025
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Kolkata, starting at Jatin Maitra Park and ending at Esplanade Y channel
- Why
- To assert political stance and demand rights for queer and trans people
- Event
- Kolkata Rainbow Pride Walk 2025
- Date
- Sunday
- Start Point
- Jatin Maitra Park
- End Point
- Esplanade Y channel
- Key Slogans
- 'Free Palestine', 'No SIR', 'azaadi'
- Organiser's Stance
- Pride is political, not just celebration
- Key Demands
- Self-determined gender recognition, anti-discrimination laws, inclusive healthcare
- Participants
- Thousands, including LGBTQI+ community, allies, and bystanders