Trailblazer Menaka Guruswamy: India's First Out LGBTQ+ Parliamentarian
Renowned lawyer Menaka Guruswamy makes history as India's first openly queer member of parliament, pledging to fight for equality, fraternity, and non-discrimination.
India has taken a historic step forward in LGBTQ+ representation with the election of Menaka Guruswamy, a renowned lawyer who has become the country's first openly queer member of parliament. Hailing from West Bengal, Guruswamy's victory marks a significant milestone in the fight for equality and inclusivity in the world's largest democracy.
In her groundbreaking role, Guruswamy has vowed to be a voice for the LGBTQ+ community, championing the cause of equality, fraternity, and non-discrimination. Her election comes at a pivotal time, as India continues to grapple with the legacy of colonial-era laws that criminalized same-sex relations, a battle that Guruswamy herself has been at the forefront of.
{{IMAGE_PLACEHOLDER}}Source: Deutsche Welle
