‘Recognise Jan 18 as Transgenders Day'

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'Recognise Jan 18 as Transgenders Day'

U Tejonmayam
First Published : 19 Jan 2010 02:48:00 AM IST

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CHENNAI: Transgenders in the State are planning to approach Chief Minister Karunanidhi to ask for recognition and celebration of January 18 as their day.

The transgender community will conduct a signature campaign in the State and present it to the CM. Besides, they will request him to launch a pension scheme for them beyond 40 years of age.

"There is still a stigma in the public about our community.