Nepal celebrates a landmark achievement as Bhumika Shrestha becomes the nation’s first transgender lawmaker. Appointed as a representative for the Rastriya Swatantra Party, her historic entry into parliament honors the country’s long-standing legal recognition of the third gender and advances inclusive leadership.
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Nepal makes history with first transgender member of parliament

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Nepal celebrates a landmark achievement as Bhumika Shrestha becomes the nation’s first transgender lawmaker. Appointed as a representative for the Rastriya Swatantra Party, her historic entry into parliament honors the country’s long-standing legal recognition of the third gender and advances inclusive leadership.

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