Pro-Palestine slogans condemning the deaths of civilians in Gaza Strip in the battle between Israeli army and Hamas militants were heard here on Sunday during the annual Queer Pride walk.However, the participants in the walk consciously avoided chanting any “anti-Israel” or “pro-Hamas” slogans during the walk.
Well-known fashion designer and an organizer of the annual event, Navolin Das, said that the aim is not to evoke hatred against Israel or express solidarity towards Hamas.
“Our aim is to condemn the killing of innocent civilians, non-combatants and children. Every year on the occasion of this annual event we pick up any issue that needs to be condemned. This year, the most relevant issue is what is happening in Gaza Strip,” Das said.