News Rajya Sabha creates history, passes Private Member's Bill to protect rights of transgenders

[Deepu]

It is a historic day for transgenders as the Rajya Sabha on Friday unanimously passed a Private Member's Bill moved by Rajya Sabha MP Trichy Siva to protect their rights.

The Bill aims at formulation and implementation of a comprehensive national policy for the upliftment of transgenders. After Act comes into force, there will be strong provisions to prevent abuse and violence towards transgenders.

A National Transgender Welfare Commission and a special transgender court will also be set up.

Rajya Sabha creates history, passes Private Member's Bill to protect rights of transgenders - IBNLive

 

[NinadG]

It looks good but it seems DMK is the only party batting for Xgenders.....

 

[IndianMascot]

I think every party is supporting separate gender category for transgender.