Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Transgender Candidate Challenges Local Polls in Thane
A transgender person named Roshini or Roshan is running for office in local elections in Ambernath and Kulgaon-Badlapur.
She decided to run because she has faced a lot of unfairness and been treated badly when she asked for help.
She wants to bring change and make sure people are treated better.
She even said that if people think she doesn't do a good job, they can put black paint on her face.
This is part of a larger election happening across many towns.
Roshini/Roshan, a transgender person, filed nomination papers for municipal council elections in Ambernath and Kulgaon-Badlapur.
The candidate cited personal experiences of societal injustice and insults while seeking assistance as motivation for running.
Roshini/Roshan is contesting from Ward No 10, with elections scheduled for December 2.
The candidate expressed willingness to face public disapproval, including having her face smeared with black paint if duties are neglected.
Elections are happening across 246 municipal councils and 42 Nagar panchayats in the state.
- Who
- Roshini/Roshan, a transgender person
- What
- Filed nomination papers to contest municipal council polls
- When
- Nomination filed before December 2nd polls
- Where
- Ambernath and Kulgaon-Badlapur, Thane district
- Why
- To fight against persistent societal injustice, motivated by personal experiences of insult and rejection when seeking help.
- Candidate
- Roshini/Roshan (Transgender)
- Ward
- Ward No 10
- District
- Thane
- Location
- Ambernath and Kulgaon-Badlapur
- Election Date
- December 2
- Number of Municipal Councils
- 246
- Number of Nagar Panchayats
- 42