Transgenders cry foul
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, January 11 2014 :
Several organisations formed by transgenders and MSM's have decried the Supreme Court verdict which upheld Article 377 of IPC.
Speaking to media persons at Sagolband Salam Leikai today, G Shyam Sharma of ASHA (Awaken Artisan Shelter Association), Shanta Khurai of AMANA (All Manipur Nupi Manbi Association) and Ranjit Maimom of MPF (Maruploi Foundation) and others expressed strong disapproval against the particular Supreme Court verdict.
North East Transgender Queen Contest was held at BOAT on December 13 last year in protest against the same verdict.
Taking strong exception to the Supreme Court verdict which upheld Article 377 of IPC, several community based organisations of MSM's and transgenders decided to stage protest demonstrations on the 11th day of every month.
They said that the transgender community would support political parties which would fight for their rights.
Later, the transgenders held a candle light vigil at Bir Tikendrajit Park.