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Transgender Community Rallies in Jammu, Demands Assembly Seat Reservation

Jammu, [Date] – In a landmark move, the transgender community in Jammu held a rally on [Date] to demand reservation in the state’s assembly seats. The protest, which was attended by hundreds of members of the LGBTQ+ community, aimed to raise awareness about the struggles and challenges faced by transgender individuals in the state.

The rally, organized by the Transgender Welfare Association, Jammu, was held outside the Jammu District Court and featured speeches by transgender activists and supporters. The protesters held placards and banners, demanding equal representation and opportunities in the state’s legislative body.

The transgender community has been demanding reservation in assembly seats for several years, citing discrimination and lack of representation in government institutions. They argue that their struggle for basic rights, including employment and healthcare, is yet to be recognized by the state government.

"Despite being an integral part of society, we have been marginalized and ignored for far too long," said Suresh Kumar, president of the Transgender Welfare Association, Jammu. "We demand that the state government take concrete steps to address our concerns and provide us with the necessary representation in the assembly."

The protesters also demanded equal opportunities in education and employment, and called for the introduction of anti-discrimination laws to protect the rights of transgender individuals.

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has been facing criticism for its lack of progress in implementing the recommendations of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) regarding the rights of transgender individuals. The NALSA recommendations, issued in 2014, emphasized the need for reservation in government institutions and public services to ensure the participation and representation of transgender individuals.

The rally comes at a time when the state is grappling with a political crisis, with the government of India imposing Article 370, which scrapped the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. The move has been widely criticized by political parties and human rights organizations, who argue that it violates the fundamental rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

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