Menaka Guruswamy, India's First Openly Queer MP, Defines Her Role in Parliament

Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, who made history as India's first openly queer MP from West Bengal, has defined her role in Parliament, emphasizing the importance of a strong legislature for democracy.

7 Apr, 05:39 — 7 Apr, 05:39

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Who is Menaka Guruswamy? SC lawyer behind Sec 377 verdict now India’s 1st openly queer MP

Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy, a prominent lawyer in the Section 377 decriminalization case, has taken oath as a Trinamool Congress MP from West Bengal. She becomes India's first openly queer member of Parliament, vowing to uphold constitutional values of equality and non-discrimination.

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Who is Menaka Guruswamy? SC lawyer behind Sec 377 verdict now India’s 1st openly queer MP

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Menaka Guruswamy, India's First Openly Queer MP, Defines Her Role in Parliament

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Who is Menaka Guruswamy? SC lawyer behind Sec 377 verdict now India’s 1st openly queer MP

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Who is Menaka Guruswamy? SC lawyer behind Sec 377 verdict now India’s 1st openly queer MP

‘Diminishing Parliament shows diminishing democracy’: Menaka Guruswamy defines role as MP

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