Indian opposition parties name LGBTQ+ activists to key posts

FILE - Activists and supporters of LGBTQ+ community wave the pride flag as they shout slogans in Kolkata, India, on Sept. 1, 2024. India's main opposition Congress party this week set up a new internal group to promote LGBTQ rights.

India's main opposition Congress party this week set up a new internal group to promote LGBTQ+ rights while another party has named a person from the community as its spokesperson, in the first such political recognition after many setbacks.