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Lok Sabha clears tweak to bill on trans persons amid opposition protests

Lok Sabha approved the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 via voice vote, despite opposition calls for wider consultations. The government stated the changes aim to ensure benefits reach genuine transgender individuals, moving away from self-perceived gender identity and introducing a medical board for certification. The bill now heads to the Rajya Sabha.

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