Long-time activist challenged sodomy law, continues marriage equality fight
Akkai Padmashali on Nov. 12 obtained passport for child
Vice president's mother was born in Chennai
Disaster response programs do not take trans community's needs into account
2019 trans rights law has done little to curb problem
Supreme Court last October ruled against marriage equality
Colonial-era sodomy law struck down in landmark 2018 ruling
Democratic presidential candidate's mother was born in India
July 15 memo notes visitation rights, protective measures
Fight for full LGBTQ rights in country continues