In a first, a transgender activist is all set to contest the National Assembly elections in Pakistan from Okara, reported Hindustan Times.
Nayyab Ali, All Pakistan Transgender Election Network activist and a member of the provincial voter committee of the Election Commission of Pakistan has put forward her application to contest the election as an independent candidate.
According to the HT report, Ali, who has also fought an acid attack, told a local daily, “I have taken it as a challenge and have already started my campaign on social media and soon will get in touch with my gurus and community for their assistance.”
Ali, who hails from Okara has gained a reputation for her social work and contribution to the community, reported HT.
Unlike my opponents from political parties, I am not financially strong and can’t buy votes, but I am confident that the social work I have been doing will help me win the seat.Nayyab Ali told the local daily, as per HT
Ali, a Punjab University graduate, was disowned by her family at an early age for her sexual orientation.
I left my family and started living with a guru, who was kind to me and let me continue my studies.Nayyab Ali told the local daily, as per HT
The HT report said that Ali plans to publish her own book after the general elections in summer.
“If I win the seat, I will make all-out efforts to establish a medical university in Okara and resolve water, sanitation, education, health, and unemployment issues,” she told the local daily, as per Hindustan Times.
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