Apsara Reddy Becomes First Transgender Officebearer in Congress's History
Apsara Reddy, a former journalist, had joined the AIADMK party in May 2016.
Seen here is Apsara Reddy (R) with Congress president Rahul Gandhi and Sushmita Dev on Jan 8, 2019.
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New Delhi: In a first, the Congress on Tuesday appointed transgender activist Apsara Reddy as a national general secretary of its women's wing, the Mahila Congress.
The Congress tweeted a photo of her standing alongside party president Rahul Gandhi. Sushmita Dev, who is the president of the Mahila Congress, was also present on the occasion.
Apsara Reddy, a former journalist, had joined the AIADMK party in May 2016. After Jayalalithaa’s death she moved to the pro-Sasikala camp of the AIADMK.
Before joining the AIADMK, she also had a brief stint with the BJP. Explaining her reasons for leaving the BJP, the activist complained that she was just a "photo opportunity" for the party on Women's day.
Apsara is probably the only trans personality to head several national newspapers across the world. Born a boy, Apsara later transitioned to be a woman.
She has a degree in broadcast journalism with specialisation in investigative journalism.
The Congress tweeted a photo of her standing alongside party president Rahul Gandhi. Sushmita Dev, who is the president of the Mahila Congress, was also present on the occasion.
Apsara Reddy has been appointed the first transgender National General Secretary of @MahilaCongress by Congress President @RahulGandhi pic.twitter.com/qDTZSgaoMH
— Congress (@INCIndia) January 8, 2019
Apsara Reddy, a former journalist, had joined the AIADMK party in May 2016. After Jayalalithaa’s death she moved to the pro-Sasikala camp of the AIADMK.
Before joining the AIADMK, she also had a brief stint with the BJP. Explaining her reasons for leaving the BJP, the activist complained that she was just a "photo opportunity" for the party on Women's day.
Apsara is probably the only trans personality to head several national newspapers across the world. Born a boy, Apsara later transitioned to be a woman.
She has a degree in broadcast journalism with specialisation in investigative journalism.