The controversial Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill has sparked a nationwide debate, drawing sharp criticism from activists, legal experts and Opposition leaders. Among the most vocal critics in Parliament was Jaya Bachchan, who opposed the Bill in the Rajya Sabha and urged the government to meaningfully include transgender voices in the lawmaking process. She underscored the cultural and social presence of transgender communities in India, while stressing that symbolic respect must translate into real representation and rights.