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Indian National Congress (INC)
The INC has shown increasing support for LGBTQ+ rights. In April 2024, it pledged to introduce same-sex civil unions in its electoral manifesto. In September 2024, the party established an internal group to promote LGBTQ+ rights, appointing activist Mario da Penha as its leader.
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
The ruling BJP opposes the legalization of same-sex marriage. In 2023, the BJP-led Union Government expressed its opposition, arguing that such legalization would "destroy the social fabric" and is not in line with Indian cultural values.
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Communist Party of India (Marxist)
The CPI(M) supports LGBTQ+ rights, including legal recognition of same-sex relationships. In 2024, it endorsed same-sex civil unions and comprehensive anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Communist Party of India (CPI)
The CPI has been vocal in supporting LGBTQ+ rights. In March 2023, it criticized the BJP's opposition to same-sex marriage and called for the protection of LGBTQIA+ community rights.
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Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)
While AAP has not officially stated its position on same-sex marriage, the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights, a statutory body under the AAP-led Delhi Government, intervened to support extending marriage and adoption rights to LGBTQ+ individuals.
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Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP)
The NCP has taken steps toward LGBTQ+ inclusion. In September 2024, it appointed Anish Gawande, an LGBTQ+ activist, as its spokesperson, marking significant political recognition for the community
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Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)
The DMK has not officially decided on its stance regarding same-sex marriage. However, individual members, such as MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian, have expressed support for legal recognition of same-sex relationships
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All India Trinamool Congress (TMC)
The TMC supports same-sex marriage. In 2023, General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee endorsed legal recognition of same-sex marriages, reflecting the party's stance