Maya Thakur, a transgender icon from Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district, dropped out of school after class IX due to abuse and lack of support. Facing societal pressure, she bravely speaks against discrimination and highlights the need for better awareness and acceptance of transgender people. Thakur advocates for education, jobs, and rights for transgenders, urging voters to prioritize employment, safety, and education. She calls for lessons on transgenders in school curriculums, condemns extortion practices, and insists on legal action against harassment by eunuchs.
Maya Thakur, the transgender icon from Kothi village in Kunihar area of Solan district under Shimla parliamentary constituency, advocates for transgender rights, education, employment, and social acceptability, highlighting the challenges faced by the transgender community.
Abuse by students and reluctance on the part of teachers to take action compelled her to drop out of school after class IX, says Maya Thakur, the transgender icon of Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission.