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Top 9 LGBTQ handles in India 

 

Social media has emerged as an evaluation space, where individuals are seen voicing their notions and challenging the existing customs. Many youngsters have gained widespread influence by making a positive change and breaking the taboos. Instagram has become a space to bridge gaps and form communities to make a huge impact all around the world. Taking pride in one's beliefs, and not shying about the same is what these people fearlessly do. 

We have a list of exceptional people from the LGBTQ community who have led a life that has led to the creation of awareness for the same. 

 

Priyanka Paul 

With more than 73.6K followers, Priyanka Paul is one of the icons who freely presents herself in this world of hundreds of obstacles. The 22-year-old is an artist who wishes to achieve the unachievable. Priyanka is breaking all set standards and stands to resolve beliefs against caste, gender, and age. She is also a self-taught poet, writer, and content creator, and is seen presenting her work on various social media handles. 

 

Durga 

Ambitious, smart & elegant, Durga is known for her ideas and presentation on various social media handles. Durga is a content creator and a TEDx speaker who has always tried to make this world a better place to live. With more than 15.8K followers on Instagram, Durga has made a huge impact in her neighborhood and the world as a whole. Gawde pronouns are as they/ their or them. 

 

Sushant Divgikar/Rani KoHEnur 

A psychologist, Sushant Divgikar is one of the leading changemakers. Sushant has been recognized as the Mr.GAY INDIA in the year 2014. Divgikar is a singer, dancer, and content creator in general and is currently involved in giving mentorship sessions to youngsters from all around. He wishes to make drag a more known and respectful stream in India. 
 

Rishi Raj 

Another in line we have is Rishi Raj, a well-known poet, educator, and social activist who has built a better place for all newcomers. Rishi's pronouns are they, them, his, he, him, etc. There were hundreds of barriers that were presented in front of Rishi's life, but he left no stone unturned to make a difference all around India and the world. 

 

Maitrayanee Mahanta 

Being a native of Guwahati, Assam, India, Maitrayanee is the voice of tomorrow. A content creator, model, and artist who is currently pursuing her master's and preparing for UPSC civil services examination. She has always presented her views in search of a real motive for life. 

 

Vivek Shraya 

With more than 29.8K followers on Instagram, Vivek Shraya is an artist, musician, publisher, model, and much more. Being an entrepreneur and a founder, Vivek is leaving no stone unturned to make a real impact for people all around. Her award-winning book gained popularity not only in India but all around the world. 

 

Alok Menon 

A fashion icon, speaker, author, and performer Alok Menon is a person with minds and strengths. He can be considered as a jack of all trades who has been a pioneer in all fields. Alok pronouns are they/ there/ their. Menon is making an impact by educating the public on different social and economic topics. 

 

Alex Mathew 

Moving on the list we have Alex Mathew who is a Drag Queen, singer, content creator, and LBGTQ+ influencer, making a significant percentage of impact is Alex's real motive in life. His content on different social media handles aims to make people aware and accept ideologies. 

 

Anwesh Sahoo 

With more than 6.5K followers on Instagram, Anwesh Sahoo is an artist, content creator, and a TEDx speaker. Sahoo has won Mr. Gay world in the year 2016 and since then he’s impacting lives all around. He is also seen posting illustrations and photo shoots on different social issues like gay pride, gender non-conformity, etc.  

 

With the above-mentioned icons, one can hop on to get appropriate and correct knowledge about the LGBTQ+ community members. One can also understand their hardship, suffering, and their impact to make India and the world as a whole aware of the same.