Transgender bill passed by voice vote in Lok Sabha
The Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, by voice vote. The bill aims to redefine "transgender person" based on biological or physiological markers and socio-cultural identities, while opposition parties like the Congress, DMK, and SP argued that it violates basic human rights and undermines self-determination. The government defended the bill as necessary for providing safety and benefits to the transgender community.
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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