India, Feb. 25 -- To echo their voice and sentiments for greater acceptance in society and civil rights, members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community, along with allies and activists, participated in the Awadh Queer Pride March in Lucknow.

With colourful balloons, rainbow flags, and powerful slogans, community members, dressed in their most vibrant attire to demonstrate their preferences, began their march from Rana Pratap Marg and culminated at the 1090 crossing in Gomti Nagar.

Trans activist and Saksham Foundation, Rae Bareli project manager Lovepreet Singh, says, "Every year, the participation of members and allies increases. A positive outcome is that acceptance has also grown...