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IN PHOTOS: The LGBTQ community protests the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026 at Azad Maidan in Mumbai

Updated On: 25 March, 2026 08:05 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Members of the LGBTQ+ community gathered at Azad Maidan to protest against the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026. Demonstrators raised slogans, held placards, and demanded equality, dignity, and the repeal of provisions they say undermine transgender rights. (Pics/Ashish Raje)

The LGBTQ+ community on Wednesday gathered at Azad Maidan to protest against the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026, raising slogans for equality and dignity (Pic/Ashish Raje)

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The LGBTQ+ community on Wednesday gathered at Azad Maidan to protest against the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026, raising slogans for equality and dignity (Pic/Ashish Raje)
Protesters at Azad Maidan hold placards demanding the repeal of the Trans Bill, voicing concerns over access to education, healthcare, and self-determination amid the community

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Protesters at Azad Maidan hold placards demanding the repeal of the Trans Bill, voicing concerns over access to education, healthcare, and self-determination amid the community

Protestors showcased placards reading 'My gender is not a medical test', slamming the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026

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Protestors showcased placards reading 'My gender is not a medical test', slamming the Transgender Amendment Bill 2026

Activists stage a peaceful demonstration, urging the government to reconsider provisions they say undermine transgender rights

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Activists stage a peaceful demonstration, urging the government to reconsider provisions they say undermine transgender rights

Rainbow flags fill the air as gender-diverse individuals and allies unite in solidarity against the recently passed legislation

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Rainbow flags fill the air as gender-diverse individuals and allies unite in solidarity against the recently passed legislation

A sea of voices echoes through Azad Maidan as protesters call for justice and inclusive policies for the transgender community, stating, 'Reject surveillance on trans bodies'

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A sea of voices echoes through Azad Maidan as protesters call for justice and inclusive policies for the transgender community, stating, 'Reject surveillance on trans bodies'

Members of the LGBTQ+ community highlighted how the amendment could impact fundamental rights, stressing the need for urgent reform

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Members of the LGBTQ+ community highlighted how the amendment could impact fundamental rights, stressing the need for urgent reform

Members participate in a nationwide protest, with Mumbai joining cities like Chennai in opposing the bill

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Members participate in a nationwide protest, with Mumbai joining cities like Chennai in opposing the bill

People during the protest also held placards with slogans written in Marathi

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People during the protest also held placards with slogans written in Marathi

LGBTQ+ Protesters pledge to continue their fight, demanding the repeal of the Transgender Amendment Bill on March 25, 2026

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LGBTQ+ Protesters pledge to continue their fight, demanding the repeal of the Transgender Amendment Bill on March 25, 2026

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