Menaka Guruswamy, TMC’s pick for Rajya Sabha, could become India’s first LGBTQ+ parliamentarian

Key Highlights

• Menaka Guruswamy is nominated by the Trinamool Congress for the Rajya Sabha elections.
• She is a senior advocate and played a key role in the Section 377 verdict.
• Guruswamy could become India's first openly queer Member of Parliament if elected.
• Other TMC nominees include Babul Supriyo, Rajeev Kumar, and Koel Mallick.
• The Rajya Sabha polls are scheduled for March 16, 2026.