New India bill to amend transgender rights sparks protests
The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.
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Notable Quotes
"It has shattered our identity."
— Laxmi Narayan Tripathi , Activist
"The community was seeking 'recognition without invasion' and 'rights without humiliation.'"
— Grace Banu , Activist
"The removal of 'the factor of self-determination' in the bill is an 'attack on the privacy and dignity of the individual.'"
— N Kavitha Rameshwar , Other
"This is a brazen attack on transgender rights."
— Rahul Gandhi , Politician
"Questioned why it was introduced in what she called a 'hasty manner.'"
— Supriya Sule , Politician
Key People
Activist advocating for transgender rights and recognition in India.
Transgender rights activist known for her advocacy for the LGBTQ community in India.
Lawyer who comments on legislation affecting transgender rights in India.
Rahul Gandhi is an Indian politician and member of the Indian National Congress.
Member of the Nationalist Congress Party and politician in India.
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The bill seeks to change how transgender people are legally recognised and their right to self-identify.
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