Indian Parliament: Who is Maneka Guruswamy? Created history by becoming India’s first LGBTQ+ MP, know her journey from Supreme Court lawyer to Parliament

News India Live, Digital Desk: A new chapter has been added in the parliamentary history of India. Renowned senior Supreme Court advocate Menaka Guruswamy has become the first MP in the country to proudly represent the LGBTQ+ community. His nomination and selection to the Rajya Sabha has sparked a new debate not only in the legal world but also in the political circles. Menaka Guruswamy’s name needs no introduction in the world of law. She is one of the few lawyers in India who has raised the voice of marginalized communities at the highest level. Historic victory: She played a key role in the legal battle to abolish Section 377 (IPC Section 377), after which homosexuality was decriminalized in India. Education: Guruswami studied at the National Law School, Bangalore and was also a ‘Rhodes Scholar’. She has degrees from the world’s best universities like Oxford and Harvard. A big step towards inclusive politics. Maneka Guruswamy becoming an MP shows the maturity of Indian democracy. This is the first time that a member of Parliament will openly become a part of the country’s policy making process with his gender identity. Experts believe that his presence will enable more in-depth discussion in Parliament on issues related to human rights and personal freedom. Guruswamy, a vocal voice of gay marriage and rights, has not been limited to the courtroom only. He has also fought a long legal battle to get ‘same-sex marriage’ legal recognition. Now as an MP, he will have a chance to bring about change at the legislative level. She has always argued that constitutional morality should be placed above social morality. Global RecognitionIn the year 2019, the prestigious ‘TIME Magazine’ included Maneka Guruswamy in the list of 100 most influential people in the world. She has also been a visiting professor at Columbia Law School, which reflects her intellectual stature.