Opposition MPs, activists oppose amendments to Transgender Persons Act
Members of Parliament and political party officials from across the country voiced strong opposition to a proposed amendment to the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, at a public hearing in New Delhi. Rajya Sabha MPs from various parties, including the Rashtriya Janata Dal, Indian National Congress, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist), criticized the Bill's removal of transgender people's right to self-perceived gender identity and its introduction of a medical board for determining transgender status. They argued that the government's actions were regressive and feared public backlash.
26 MAR 2026
— BBC
India's parliament passed a bill that amends legal recognition of transgender people, replacing self-identification with biological or physical traits.
— The Hindu
Transgender rights activists and organizations in India are protesting the passage of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, which they argue criminalizes support for transgender people.
27 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
The Indian Parliament passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, aiming to clarify gender recognition, but its impact on trans individuals' experiences remains debated.
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