Nepal elects first transgender woman to parliament after youth uprising: Video
Nepal’s Election Commission has confirmed the election of the country’s first transgender woman to parliament following the recent youth-led uprising.
Bhumika Shrestha, 37, is set to become Nepal’s first transgender lawmaker after securing a seat through the proportional representation system. She represents the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), a rising political force that gained significant traction amid calls for reform and greater inclusivity.
Her election is being seen as a major step forward for LGBTQ+ representation in Nepal, a country that has made notable legal strides in recognising gender diversity but has had limited representation of transgender individuals in high-level political offices.
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