A non-binary transgender Indian national, Q Manivannan, has been elected as a Member of the Scottish Parliament (MSP) on a student visa. This historic win marks the first time a foreign citizen without permanent residency has held such a position. Manivannan’s election has drawn controversy, with debates arising over their immigration status and political stance.
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Non-binary Indian on student visa elected to Scottish Parliament
- by The News Vista
- May 10, 2026
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