The community members have voiced their struggles and demanded immediate government intervention to address their issues, particularly regarding fare concessions on state transport (ST) buses.
Speaking to The Free Press Journal (FPJ), Teju Punekar, a social worker and transgender advocate, said, "The transgender community still does not have the right to work in every field. Many are still forced to beg (in settlements) or engage in sex work. The government should provide free tickets to transgender individuals because they are a minority and underprivileged. While women are granted half-tickets, transgender individuals face threats when making similar demands. This reflects inequality and an attempt to exclude us from society, which is detrimental to democracy".
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The Kapoor Christmas
Old and young Kapoors offer a peek into their much-talked about Christmas brunch
Health infra in critical condition
A detailed performance audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India on Maharashtra's public health infrastructure and services shows the system in the country's second-most populous state under severe strain, with shortages in medical personnel, facilities, and delays in the completion of critical healthcare projects.
The smell of nature
Nabeel Adam Ali, director of well-known Dubai-based perfume brand, talks about sustainable perfumes
Isuzu doubles production
Rolls out one lakh vehicles in 2 years
KIA SYROS 2025 MAKES GLOBAL DEBUT
Company announces booking details and features
Jeep and Citroen models set for price hike
Starting January 1, 2025, Stellantis will raise prices across its entire Jeep and Citroen model range by up to 2%, depending on the variant.
SKODA CARS TO BECOME EXPENSIVE
Skoda Auto India has announced a price hike of up to 3% across its entire vehicle lineup, effective from January 1, 2025.
Endgame essentials: Lessons from the World Champion
Eighteen-year-old Gukesh Dommaraju's win in his first ever World Championship Match is the triumph of a youngster's fearless determination and unwavering self-belief.
QUIET CONNECTIONS
Six hobbies that help introverts build meaningful social relationships
Unsung heroes of mornings
A conversation with Das Konar, a 48-year-old newspaper delivery person
