Sumit Pawar (He/Him)

#HappyWorldBookDay Books hold us. They let us see ourselves when the world doesn’t, & imagine worlds where we belong. We believe stories are resistance, comfort, and community all at once. Today, we celebrate queer authors & every page that made someone feel a little less alone.

2/2 Grateful to everyone who showed up and made the room feel safe. Stay tuned for more such fun events and meet ups. #qknitfoundation #moviescreening #collaboration #lgbtqia #bengaluru

At RLF 2024, Amrita Tripathi reflects on how love reshaped her idea of masculinity — from control to care, from roles to mutual support. Lesbian love has always existed — visible or not, but never erased. #LesbianUnerased #LesbianVisibilityWeek

Thank you, Bengaluru! We laughed, teared up, and talked through Malwa Khushan and Sir…Ma’am! at Swabhava with Good As You. No formalities just stories, honesty, and community. 1/2 #qknitfoundation #moviescreening #collaboration #lgbtqia #bengaluru

4/4 We stand with the #community. We remember #NALSA not just as history, but as a commitment we must defend. Self-determination is not negotiable. Identity is not for medical boards to grant. We urge solidarity, awareness, & continued advocacy to protect the rights NALSA secured

3/4 The Bill passed by the Parliament on March 24-25, 2026, drawing nationwide protests from trans communities and allies. #qknitfoundation #nalsaday #transgender #transrightsarehumanrights #nogoingback

2/4 Today, that promise is under threat. The #Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 removes the right to self-identification, narrows the legal definition of ‘transgender person’, and reintroduces medical board certification for identity recognition.

NALSA Day: Honouring Dignity, Resisting Rollbacks On this day in 2014, the Supreme Court’s NALSA judgement affirmed every person’s right to self-identify their gender - a historic win for dignity, autonomy, and equality. 1/4 #qknitfoundation #nalsaday #transgender

Queer Katta is back! 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 Join us for a chill evening of stories, connections, board games, & community vibes. 19 April 2026 6 pm-8 pm Jogger’s Park, Carter Road, Bandra (W) Meeting Point: Amphitheatre, Carter Road Board game hosted by Naman Register: forms.gle/es3Ytro1wPrFJh…

2/2 Let us remember his words: ‘We are Indians, firstly and lastly.’ May we keep working toward a society rooted in liberty, equality, and fraternity. #qknitfoundation #ambedkar #ambedkarjayanti #socialjustice #equalityforall

Today we pay a tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the architect of our Constitution and a lifelong champion of equality, dignity, and social justice. His vision continues to guide our commitment to building inclusive, affirming spaces for all. 1/2 #qknitfoundation #ambedkar

🎬 KASHISH QDrishti Film Grant is back for its 10th Year! 🌈 ₹3,00,000 grant available to create your LGBTQ+ short films. Sponsored by @LotusVisualPro & @renukash . Open to LGBTQ+ filmmakers across India. Register now at lnkd.in/d9Sn-GxA

We at QKnit believe: No Pride Without #Health. No Health Without #Inclusion. This #WorldHealthDay, as we say Together for Health. Stand with #Science, we know that together means care shaped by science, guided by empathy, and meant for everyone. #QKnitFoundation #QueerHealth

2/2 Let’s amplify ace voices and advocate for a world where asexuality is recognized and respected. #qknitfoundation #asexual #asexuality #awareness #lgbtqia

ACE UP THE AWARENESS! On International Asexuality Day, let’s shed light on the often-invisible Indian asexual community. Amidst a culture that often prioritizes relationships and marriage, ace individuals face unique challenges. 1/2 #qknitfoundation #asexual #asexuality

3/3 We’ll watch them together, and then stay back for a conversation not a formal discussion, just a space where you can share, listen, or even just take it all in quietly. Note: This is free screening. Register here: forms.gle/FBt2AKMjC2UjKh… #MovieScreening #QKnitFoundation

2/3 This time, along with Good As You and Swabhava, we’re bringing two films Malwa Khushan and Sir…Ma’am. These aren’t just films, they open up conversations we don’t always get to have in our everyday lives. #MovieScreening #QKnitFoundation #GoodasYou #MalwaKhushan #SirMaam

Hello Bengaluru, we’re back again. After our last gathering, we really wanted to create another space where we can come together to watch, feel, and just sit with stories that matter. 1/3 #MovieScreening #QKnitFoundation #GoodasYou #MalwaKhushan #SirMaam

During a discussion in the Rajya Sabha on the Transgender Persons Amendment Bill, Jaya Bachchan lost her cool over repeated interruptions. Questioning the Chair over reduced speaking time, she warned, “How can you cut my time? I’ll go to the Well.” #JayaBachchan #RajyaSabha #Parliament #TransgenderBill #IndiaPolitics

Stood up to ask for the withdrawal of Transgender Protection of Rights Amendment Bill 2026. This Amendment that effectively nullifies the transgender right to self identification strips away their dignity and rights enshrined in the constitution.