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Nationwide Protests Erupt Against Controversial Transgender Rights Bill

3/18/2026

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Protesters in Kerala oppose the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, arguing it undermines self-identification.
Organized by Queer-Trans-Intersex Rights Joint Action Committee Keralam, protests allege the bill replaces self-identified identities with medical scrutiny.
Similar protests are spreading nationwide, with leaders condemning the amendments as regressive.
The National Council for Transgender Persons says it was not consulted, fueling withdrawal calls.
Activists emphasize recognizing diverse identities beyond the proposed definitions.

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Protesters in Kerala oppose the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, arguing it undermines self-identification.
Organized by Queer-Trans-Intersex Rights Joint Action Committee Keralam, protests allege the bill replaces self-identified identities with medical scrutiny.
Similar protests are spreading nationwide, with leaders condemning the amendments as regressive.
The National Council for Transgender Persons says it was not consulted, fueling withdrawal calls.
Activists emphasize recognizing diverse identities beyond the proposed definitions.