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Transgender (m-to-f) eunuch mayor of Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh (2000-2003).  Controversy over her election because the post is reserved for a woman - her election was appealed, and she was declared invalid and removed from office.   
 
Transgender (m-to-f) eunuch mayor of Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh (2000-2003).  Controversy over her election because the post is reserved for a woman - her election was appealed, and she was declared invalid and removed from office.   
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==Further Reading/Research==
 
==Further Reading/Research==

Latest revision as of 16:13, 13 September 2016

Asha Devi

Country

India

Birth - Death

1952 - 2013

Occupation

Politics

Notable Achievements

Mayor

Description

Transgender (m-to-f) eunuch mayor of Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh (2000-2003). Controversy over her election because the post is reserved for a woman - her election was appealed, and she was declared invalid and removed from office.

See Also

Further Reading/Research


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