Action against fake transgenders demanded
Mangaluru: The Navasahaja Samudaya Sanghatane, an organisation dedicated to uplift the LGBTQ community, has called on the district administration and police to take action against fake transgenders who harass the public and tarnish the community’s reputation.
Nikhila, president of Navasahaja Samudaya Sanghatane, told reporters on Wednesday, that there have been several instances where non-transgender individuals have engaged in begging and harassment, particularly around the State Bank and City Bus Stand areas. She alleged that these fake transgenders, often from distant places like Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, and from across the state, come solely to make money, causing actual transgenders to face undue problems and the ‘hijra’ culture to turn into a business. “On several occasions, we have even chased them away,’’ she said.
Nikhila said that the district administration has issued identification cards to genuine transgender individuals. However, some of the cards are still under process. She urged the police to take appropriate action against anyone troubling the public, referring to a meeting held in Feb with the deputy commissioner, where this issue was brought to the administration’s attention.
The forum supports the police and administration in maintaining law and order, and calls for increased awareness efforts, she said.
Arundathi, secretary of the organisation, stressed the need for the administration to focus on providing education, health, and housing to transgenders.
With government support in these areas, the community can gradually integrate into the mainstream. The organisation, which has been working for the community for the past 12 years, expressed concern about non-transgender individuals engaging in robbery.
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