UP School Expels Trans Teacher, NCW Chief Seeks An Urgent Inquiry
This is not right!
On one hand where there is a constant effort being put to make a gender-inclusive society, and on the other, there are still shocking incidents that make it look impossible. Recently, such a case was highlighted in Uttar Pradesh, where a trans teacher was expelled from a school. The incident has been acknowledged by the chief of the National Commission For Women, Rekha Sharma and she has written a letter to the state’s chief secretary.
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The chief of the National Commission For Women, Rekha Sharma wrote a letter to the state’s chief secretary and asked for an urgent inquiry into the matter. The matter was reported from Lakhimpur Kheri in Uttar Pradesh. When the authorities came to know about the trans identity of the teacher, they immediately expelled her from the school. However, in defence the school administration has denied the allegations and stated that the teacher was incompetent and that is why she was terminated from work.
In the letter, the NCW Chief, Rekha Sharma also demanded that if the investigations prove that the reason was right, then there should be strict actions taken against the school. A copy of the letter was also sent to the District Magistrate of Lakhimpur Keri.
@NCWIndia has taken cognizance. Chairperson @sharmarekha has written to Chief Secretary, UP to conduct an independent inquiry in the matter & to take strict action against the school authorities. Copy of the letter has also been sent to DM Lakhimpur Kheri.https://t.co/gT30XPOlNq
— NCW (@NCWIndia) December 8, 2022
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Although there is still some clarity required on this issue, however, it is shameful if this really turns out to be true. How hard is it for people to understand that a person should not be discriminated against on gender? I mean how do gender and profession depend on each? It’s just the capabilities that matter. India also has a law- The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 with the aim to bring an end to discrimination and provide them a fair playing field, yet we still come across such incidents.
First Published: December 08, 2022 5:20 PM
