Droupadi Murmu assents to Transgender Rights Amendment; opposition flags exclusion, self-id concerns
- Posted on April 1, 2026
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Droupadi Murmu assents to Transgender Rights Amendment; opposition flags exclusion, self-id concerns
President Droupadi Murmu has approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026. The legislation faces opposition criticism for excluding gay and lesbian individuals. A new authority will determine transgender status, a move critics say limits self-identification rights. The government states the bill strengthens protections for transgender people.
