It isn’t news that India hasn’t been the kindest to the third gender. And it’s not just the identity crisis; the LGBTQIA community, even today, is fighting mass unawareness, taboos and social stigma on a daily basis. Like the loathing eyes weren’t enough to brave, it really is the presumed abnormality that makes it even more difficult.
But, like they say, where there is a will there is a way!
Remember some odd days back, when we told you about one such will, where Kochi Metro employed 23 trans people for its newest line?
#KochiMetro has also employed 23 members from the transgender community, who will be involved in everything from ticketing to housekeeping. pic.twitter.com/LTAQoeJrdg
— Reena Karmakar 🇮🇳 (@Reenakaramkar) June 17, 2017
Well, the good news is PM Narendra Modi officially inaugurated the Metro line and this is how it looks.
PM @narendramodi and other dignitaries on board the Kochi Metro. pic.twitter.com/85dG4EhkqL
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 17, 2017
But there is more to it. The staff at work, the same group of 23, has issued a powerful message for the commuters and nothing has made more sense.
1. If you are, there’s something awaiting you!
2. A small piece of counsel…
3. Please?
4. Before you go,
5. Is it really too much to ask?
It’s 2017 guys, can we start behaving the same way?! Also, kudos Kerala government and the administration who have championed equality and how! Our hats are in line with respect, in a hope that more will follow.