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News India Live, Digital Desk: A new chapter has been added in the parliamentary history of India. Renowned senior advocate of the Supreme Court Menaka Guruswamy She has become the first MP of the country who proudly LGBTQ+ community Represents. His nomination and selection to the Rajya Sabha has sparked a new debate not only in the legal world but also in the political circles.
Journey from Supreme Court to Parliament
Maneka Guruswamy’s name needs no introduction in the world of law. She is among the few lawyers in India who have raised the voice of marginalized communities at the highest level.
epic win: He played an important role in the legal battle to abolish Section 377 (IPC Section 377), after which homosexuality was decriminalized in India.
Education: Guruswamy studied at the National Law School, Bangalore and was also a ‘Rhodes Scholar’. He has degrees from the world’s best universities like Oxford and Harvard.
A big step towards inclusive politics
Maneka Guruswamy becoming an MP shows the maturity of Indian democracy. This is the first time that a member of Parliament will openly become a part of the country’s policy making process with his gender identity. Experts believe that his presence will enable more in-depth discussion on issues related to human rights and personal freedom in Parliament.
Outspoken voice for gay marriage and rights
Guruswamy has not been limited to the courtroom only. He has also fought a long legal battle to get ‘same-sex marriage’ legal recognition. Now as an MP, he will have a chance to bring about change at the legislative level. He has always argued that constitutional morality should be placed above social morality.
Global recognition
In the year 2019, the prestigious ‘TIME Magazine’ Maneka Guruswamy was included in the list of 100 most influential people in the world. She has also been a visiting professor at Columbia Law School, which reflects her intellectual stature.