In Connaught Place right now, and witnessing so much homophobia by straight people after Delhi Queer Pride 2024.
Some of the queer people and drag queens are standing in Block A, near Starbucks, Connaught Place after the conclusion of Delhi Queer Pride 2024. I can eavesdrop some of the passersby, and the common reactions are:
Straight Couples (both men and women) are laughing on trans people and feminine gay men. Heard a few ‘educated’ straight men say, ‘I feel harassed’, after laughing at everybody.
On the other hand, a few straight men are harassing and chasing trans women and drag queens. Calling them names and using the R word for them.
Straight Men are laughing in the groups and calling it ‘chakka jam’. Straight Women are no less. They’re exchanging slight smirks with each other.
I’ve lost all hopes in this country. Is this a common experience?