Ganga Kumari has carved a niche by becoming the first transgender in Rajasthan police force. Amidst the dispute at Rajasthan high court for the right of transgenders, Ganga missed the chance of becoming the first Indian transgender to join the police force.
However, she is happy with the final outcome of the court’s decision. The 24-year old Ganga Kumari has made her community proud and has also become an inspiration for many.
Earlier, the Rajasthan police officials had shown a red flag to Ganga for becoming a constable. The department cited lack of clarity on rules as the reason for denial. However, the Rajasthan High Court instructed the department to appoint Ganga.
Justice Dinesh Mehta termed the denial as “gender bias” and directed the force to appoint Ganga within six weeks from the date of the order along with the notional benefits (in retrospective format) from the year 2015.
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Ganga appeared for the police recruitment examination for constables in 2013 and was selected in the same. However, as per protocol, Ganga had to sit for the medical examination where the recruiters got knowledge about his gender. Ganga was then rejected for the post.
Ganga then brought the issue in front of the High Court. After hearing to Ganga’s plea, the High Court announced transgenders as the third type of gender including male and female.
Ganga’s counsel Rituraj Singh highlighted that it was the first time in history that a eunuch appeared for the police recruitment exam and cracked it successfully.
Her counsel Rituraj Singh said it was for the first time that a eunuch participated in police recruitment exams and stood successfully. “But given the rules for an appointment, the department was in confusion, and in spite of passing the examination, Kumari was not appointed as constable,” Singh said.
People like Ganga go past stereotypes and break stigma by their courage and valour. Rajasthan government supported Ganga and her dreams. It is not long that we will see many transgenders become police officers.
