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Title: Pageant for transgenders: Sonia De takes crown
Post by: Shana A on January 26, 2010, 08:18:52 AM
Pageant for transgenders: Sonia De takes crown
TNN, 26 January 2010, 02:15am IST

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Pageant-for-transgenders-Sonia-De-takes-crown/articleshow/5500740.cms (http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Pageant-for-transgenders-Sonia-De-takes-crown/articleshow/5500740.cms)

AHMEDABAD: Sonia Ajmeri from Ahmedabad, popularly known as Sonia De, has won the audition in the state round for the most talented transgender

More than 16 participants from transgender community from across the state participated in the event held in the city on Monday. After winning, De said, "Parents should not abandon their transgender children. They need to be brought up just like other normal children."

"Getting education for the transgender community is important and government authorities should ensure same equality and opportunities for us," De added.