Telangana Hijra Transgender Samithi condemns terror attacks in Sri Lanka

Nampally: The Telangana Hijra Transgender Samithi (THTS) on Monday condemned the violence and bomb blast occurred on April 21 in Sri Lanka and conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the demised.

The THTS also pledged its solidarity and offered prayers to 21 Intermediate students who committed suicide due to goof-up in Intermediate results. For both the incidents, they observed a one-minute silence.

The state-level Telangana Hijra Transgender Samithi was formed by many transgender activists from across the Telangana, who worked extensively for the rights of the community.

The aims and objectives of THTS are: working towards the establishment of Transgender welfare board at state level by Telangana government; working for the rights and welfare of transgender people; working towards implementation of NALSA judgment; organising advocacy programmes for government departments and legal departments; working for welfare of transgenders in terms of education; employment and economic development; establishing old-age homes for transgenders; establishing district level board for transgenders and working for their welfare.