Akshay Kumar lauds the government’s move to include members of the transgender community in the paramilitary forces

Simran Khanna

July 6, 2020
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Akshay Kumar lauds the government's move to include members of the transgender community in the paramilitary forces

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The Indian Government has brought about a historic movement as they have decided to induce members of the transgender community in the countries paramilitary forces. This will mark the end of discrimination against the marginalised section. Akshay Kumar was all praise for this movement as he shared the news on his social media handle.

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Akshay took to his Twitter handle to share the great news with the fans and applaud the revolutionary move. The tweet read, “Historic move towards #Equality??.Officials of @BSF_India, @CRPFIndia & @DGSSB told HMOIndia that they will recruit transgenders to the Officer Cadre Posts of Assistant Commandments. This will deliver a very positive message to the society & strengthen our Social Fabric.”

Akshay wrote, “Brilliant news! Now that’s a progressive move by the government in the right direction. I hope rest of the occupations in the country follow suit.”

Brilliant news! Now that’s a progressive move by the government in the right direction. I hope rest of the occupations in the country follow suit. https://t.co/r7tEWFR7JD

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 5, 2020

According to a report by News18, the Ministry of Home Affairs has taken up suggestions from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) on the matter. The ministry had written a letter to CAPF on July 1, under the subject “Central Armed Police Forces (Assistant Commandants) Examination 2020 -Comments on draft rules regarding” to get suggestions on the issue from the forces. It stated: “…the comments for incorporating the issues on transgender as Third gender along with Male/Female in the rules of CAPF (AC) Examination, 202 is yet to be received from CRPF, ITBP, SSB and CISF.” Now, it is reported that CRPF, BSF and SSB have agreed to recruit transgender people among its ranks.

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