Alisha Patel became the first trans-woman from Gujarat to be recognised by the state government and receive a transgender identity card. According to an article in Times of India, the stamp of recognition from the state government is like a rebirth for Patel, an oriental therapist. “I can now confidently claim my identity and do things as a woman that I could not do earlier,” she said. “My body language, interest and way of talking conveyed that I would grow up to be a woman to my family,” Patel said. Surat’s social defence officer Lalji Patel said earlier it was a lengthy process to receive a transgender identity, but things have become easier now.

Source: Hindustan Times July 25, 2021 04:18 UTC