- In a historic moment for Indian politics, Senior Advocate Menaka Guruswamy took the oath as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha for the first time, thereby becoming the country's first 'openly queer' MP.
- Menaka Guruswamy has built a distinguished legal career as a Senior Advocate and a constitutional law expert.
- A renowned constitutional law expert, Guruswamy played a pivotal role in the landmark 2018 Supreme Court verdict that decriminalized homosexuality—a ruling that transformed the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights in India.
- This development has been widely recognized as a significant turning point for LGBTQ+ representation in governance and policymaking.
- Her entry adds a new dimension to parliamentary discourse, reflecting the growing acceptance of diverse voices in public life.
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