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For the first time, Indian voters can register as transgendered

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IndiaPublished Last updated This article is more than 2 years old.

28,314: the number of transgender persons in India who are registered with the Election Commission under the category of “others.” The Election Commission introduced this category in 2012, but this will be the first national elections where transgenders can use this option.

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