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Building an Inclusive India for Transgender Community

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Date17 October 2026 (Saturday)
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LanguageEnglish
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Government submissions denying same-sex tax exemptions reveal statutory gaps, highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive legislative reforms granting equal rights

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