Who Is Menaka Guruswamy? Meet Indias First Openly Queer MP

Senior advocate Menaka Guruswamy has taken oath as a Rajya Sabha MP, becoming India’s first openly queer parliamentarian. Nominated by the Trinamool Congress, she is known for her role in the Section 377 case that decriminalised homosexuality.

A globally recognised legal expert, Guruswamy’s entry into Parliament marks a significant step for representation and inclusion in Indian politics.