AWARDS PERSONS · 15 April 2026

Menaka Guruswamy — First Openly Queer MP

Menaka Guruswamy — First Openly Queer MP. Became India's first openly queer Member of Parliament. Known for her role in the decriminalisation of Section 377 of the IPC.

KEY POINTS
  • Became India's first openly queer Member of Parliament.
  • Known for her role in the decriminalisation of Section 377 of the IPC.
Source: DAKSH Current Affairs May 2026