Lok Sabha Passes Transgender Amendment Bill 2026:
Lok Sabha has passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill of 2026 on March 24, 2026. The Bill changes to redefine the terminology of ‘transgender’ by excluding the sexual orientations and self-perceived gender identities from the scope of it. It was introduced by the government to bring the clarity in implementation and with this the amendment has sparked debate across political and social circles. And it also raising the concerns about identity rights, legal recognition and inclusivity of individual.The Amendment states to provide the more precise definition of who qualifies as a the transgender person under the new law. It also explicitly mention that individuals with different sexual orientations or self-perceived gender identities will not fall under this definition.Instead the Bill focuses on groups that are traditionally and socially recognized, such as hijras, kinnars, aravanis, jogtas, and individuals with intersex variations.The government argues that this clarity is necessary to ensure that benefits and protections reach the intended group.
