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Transgender Activists Demand Withdrawal of Bill Redefining Trans People
Transgender communities across India have been demanding the withdrawal of a Bill that seeks to redefine trans people, advocating for the right to self-perceived gender identity. Activists now state they were not consulted and were excluded by the new bill, which they argue violates the right to self-determine one’s gender.
16 Mar, 19:46 — 17 Mar, 08:24
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hinduMostly Factual15h ago
Transgender communities across India demand withdrawal of Bill to redefine trans people
The Centre’s action led to protests and public meetings within the transgender community across cities such as New Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad and Kolkata, calling for protecting the right to self-perceived gender identity
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Not consulted, excluded by new bill: Transgender activists
The bill violates the right to self-determine one’s gender, as well as the right to privacy granted by the Supreme Court of India in judgements passed in 2014 and 2017
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