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News and Events => Opinions & Editorials => Topic started by: Shana A on November 30, 2009, 09:09:29 AM

Title: Are Indian Hijras Becoming Dangerous?
Post by: Shana A on November 30, 2009, 09:09:29 AM
Are Indian Hijras Becoming Dangerous?

http://living.oneindia.in/expressions/personal-expressions/2009/india-hijra-eunuchs-301109.html (http://living.oneindia.in/expressions/personal-expressions/2009/india-hijra-eunuchs-301109.html)

Stop your vehicle at major traffic signals in any of the Indian metropolitan cities-Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore- and you will soon hear loud claps. Yes, they are there to demand money. Just try to ignore them as any other street beggars. You can hear the words that you have never heard or imagined and witness some unpleasant scenes too.

Hijras (eunuchs) in India are asserting their rights in contrast to the early years. Though it is agreeable from the humanitarian point of view, there are arising some serious concerns behind it. They are getting violent at times and causing traumas to other citizens.