India witnessed a historic moment when Madhu Bai Kinnar became the country’s first transgender mayor. Elected in 2015, her victory marked a significant step towards social inclusion for the transgender community. This achievement brought hope to many and underscored the changing societal attitudes in India.
Madhu Bai Kinnar became India’s first openly transgender mayor in 2015 after winning the Raigarh Municipal Corporation election in Chhattisgarh. Running as an independent candidate, she secured 33,168 votes, defeating her opponent from the BJP. Her victory came shortly after the Supreme Court of India granted legal recognition to transgender individuals, marking a significant step forward for the transgender community in Indian politics.
Madhu Bai Kinnar became India’s first openly transgender mayor in 2015. She won the Raigarh Municipal Corporation election in Chhattisgarh as an independent candidate, securing a historic victory shortly after the Supreme Court recognized the transgender community as a third gender in India.
Here are some key facts you must know about Madhu Bai Kinnar, the first transgender Mayor of India:
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