Congress appoints first transgender national general secretary
New Delhi, Jan 8 (IBNS): The Congress has appointed its first transgender national general secretary, the party announced on Tuesday.
The party tweeted a picture of her with Congress president Rahul Gandhi with the caption: "Apsara Reddy has been appointed the first transgender National General Secretary of @MahilaCongress by Congress President @RahulGandhi."
Apsara Reddy has been appointed the first transgender National General Secretary of @MahilaCongress by Congress President @RahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/qDTZSgaoMH
— Congress (@INCIndia) January 8, 2019
"Welcoming Apsara Reddy to @MahilaCongress. As @sushmitadevmp puts it the path for inclusivity comes through acceptance and compassion beyond the set societal norms. #Womenpositive," tweeted All India Mahila Congress.
Apsara had been part of the AIADMK since 2016 before switching over to the Congress.
She is a former journalist.
Image source: @INCIndia on Twitter
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