Karnataka transgender coalition writes open letter to Prime Minister opposing Amendment Bill

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The Karnataka State Gender and Sexuality Minorities Coalition argues that the purpose  of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill is to exclude, alternatively  of expanding rights. 

The Karnataka State Gender and Sexuality Minorities Coalition argues that the purpose of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill is to exclude, alternatively of expanding rights.  | Photo Credit: Special arrangement

The Karnataka State Gender and Sexuality Minorities Coalition has written an unfastened missive to Prime Minister Narendra Modi opposing the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill introduced successful the Lok Sabha connected March 13, 2026 by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar.  

Pointing retired that the Indian ineligible framework, ever since the historical NALSA judgement, has been recognised for adopting a rights-based attack to resolving the problems faced by transgender community, the letter criticised that the projected amendment sets the timepiece backmost connected transgender rights. 

Published - March 16, 2026 07:07 p.m. IST

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