Shashi Tharoor Archives - Gaylaxy Magazine

Lok Sabha Passes Transgender Bill, Trans Activists Rechristen it the Transgender Persons (Violation of Rights) Bill

December 18, 2018

The passage of the Bill has met with anger and outrage from the transgender community, who say the Bill has failed to take into consideration the suggestions or demands of the trans community.

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Congress Party Tweets About IDAHOBIT, Confirms Its Support for LGBTQ People

May 19, 2018

the official twitter handle of Indian National Congress tweeted about IDAHOBIT and wrote that it stands against discrimination, prejudice and hate of all kinds. This is the first time that any political party in India has tweeted/celebrated IDAHOBIT and affirmed their support not only for removal of Section 377, but LGBTQ rights in general

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“The Younger Generation is Pivotal to Discarding Section 377”- An Interview with Dr. Shashi Tharoor

August 1, 2017

I believe that one day in the not too distant future, because of the strength and solidarity of our younger generations, we will be able to amend this anachronistic law-- it is not a question of “if” as much as “when”.

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Shashi Tharoor’s Mission for Queer Rights

March 24, 2017

Shashi Tharoor remains the only person who has attempted to introduce a bill in parliament to scrap Section 377

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Will Kerala Become the First Indian State to Repeal Section 377?

March 24, 2017

Kerala's Law Secretary B G Harindranath has drafted a "bill on amending Section 377 which will be introduced in the assembly."

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After Two Failed Attempts at Amending Sec 377 in Parliament, Dr. Shashi Tharoor introduces Anti-Discrimination And Equality Bill

March 16, 2017

A BILL to ensure equality to every citizen of the country by providing Equality protection against all forms of social discrimination.

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Will Re-Introduce Bill to Amend Sec 377 in Next Parliament Session: Shashi Tharoor

January 15, 2016

Shashi Tharoor has said that he will introduce his private member's bill to amend Section 377 again in the next parliamentary session

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Bill to Amend Section 377 Defeated at Introduction Stage in Lok Sabha

December 18, 2015

The Private Member's Bill of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor to amend Section 377 that was introduced in Lok Sabha failed to move ahead, with 71 MPs voting against... Read More...

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Shashi Tharoor’s Bill to Amend Section 377 to be Tabled in Parliament on Dec 18

December 15, 2015

The Private Member's Bill of Shashi Tharoor to amend Sec 377 and de-criminalise consensual adult sexual relations will be tabled in the Lok Sabha on Dec 18

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