The amendment to the Transgender Rights Act unscientifically conflates definitions and leaves the exploitative colonial-era hijra jamaats untouched. By remaining silent on the rights of diverse identi ...
Council members resign in protest, calling the amendment a “step backward” that strips transgender people of self-determined gender rights and excludes many from protections.
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Virendra Kumar said the amendment focuses on protecting those who face discrimination due to biological factors.
