Bihar CM Nitish Kumar May Appoint Transgender Guards at Short Stay Homes for Women
Nitish Kumar had also met a member of the Transgender Welfare Board in this regard.
Bihar, July 18: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has asked officials to examine whether transgender people can be recruited as security guards at short stay homes and other similar facilities for women, according to an ANI report. He had also met a member of the Transgender Welfare Board in this regard. It is believed that recruiting transgender persons as security guards can help the respective community.
"During the meeting, I tried to bring the issues faced by the transgender community in front of the Chief Minister. We do not have any means of employment. It's important for the government to help us. The government should give us 2 percent reservation," Reshma Prasad, a member of the Transgender Welfare Board told ANI.
This comes on the back of several rape, and molestation cases at several shelter homes. Reportedly, last month, 11 persons including the proprietor of an NGO, were arrested by the Bihar Police for allegedly sexually assaulting girls living in a short stay home for women in Muzaffarpur town.
(With inputs from ANI)
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