Menaka Guruswamy makes history as India’s first openly queer MP

Menaka Guruswamy becomes India’s first openly queer Rajya Sabha member

Highlights: Menaka Guruswamy becomes India’s first openly queer Rajya Sabha member Elected unopposed from West Bengal by Trinamool Congress Played a key role in the 2018 Navtej Singh Johar v. Union of India case Academic background includes University of Oxford, Harvard Law School, and National Law School of India University Recognized globally among leading thinkers in 2019 Menaka Guruswamy was sworn in as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya S…

Historic: Menaka Guruswamy becomes India’s first LGBTQ MP

Highlights:Menaka Guruswamy becomes India’s first openly queer Rajya Sabha MP Elected unopposed from West Bengal by the Trinamool Congress Key lawyer in the 2018 Section 377 decriminalization case Distinguished academic career across top global law schools Recognized among the world’s most influential thinkers in 2019 Indian Parliament has marked history by introducing India's first openly queer member on Monday (6), named Menaka Guruswamy. She …

Menaka Guruswamy makes history as India’s first openly queer MP

Menaka Guruswamy made history today by taking her oath as a Member of Parliament. She is the first openly queer MP in India. Guruswamy is a well-known constitutional law expert. She played a key role in the 2018 Supreme Court ruling that decriminalised homosexuality. Her entry into Parliament marks a significant moment for LGBTQ+ representation in Indian politics.