Mohan Bhagwat, a respected Hindu leader, recently advocated for the LGBTQ+ community's inclusion, underscoring their place in society. His call is highly significant due to his influence among Hindu conservatives. Bhagwat has consistently highlighted India's historical acceptance of gender and sexual diversity, citing examples like Shikhandi. The author emphasizes that Bhagwat's message encourages India and Hindus to reject colonial-era attitudes, urging them to embrace their own deeply inclusive culture regarding sexual diversity, drawing parallels to Pope Francis's similar shift.