Transgender leader Meera Parida joins BJD

Transgender leader and Social Activist Meera Parida along with the supporters she joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in presence of party supremo Naveen Patnaik.

Bhubaneswar: Transgender leader and social activist Meera Parida joined Biju Janta Dal on Sunday in the presence of Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.

Speaking to news agency Parida said, "It is a proud moment because it has never happened in the past. No ruling government have given a chance to a transgender."

When asked whether she is planning to contest in upcoming Lok Sabha Polls, Parida said, "If the party supremo will ask me to, I will definitely contest an election."

The polls in 21 Lok Sabha seats and 147 assembly constituency in Odisha will be held in four an April 11, 18, 23 and 29. Counting of votes is slated to take place on May 23.

With inputs from ANI