Sruthy Sithara becomes first Indian to win Miss Trans Global 2021

2021 Miss Trans Global title was conferred to India’s 25-year-old Sruthy Sithara.

Sruthy Sithara became the first Indian to win a pageant that celebrates trans activism across the world.https://t.co/V1XBpwD2TS

— Miss Trans Global (@MissTransGlobal) December 10, 2021

Sruthy, who is a model-artist from from Kerala, was one of the four transgender persons to have been given a government job.

Sruthy works as a project assistant at the Kerala government’s Social Justice Department.

Sruthy took to Instagram to share the news:

“Miss Trans Global 2021 This smile means a lot for me for my community for my country for the transglobal organization for all those who are oppressed &marginalized Here’s I am, Sruthy Sithara, Miss Trans Global 2021 Title Winner Thank you so much all who behind this successful journey”.

Sruthy was congratulated by Kerala’s Minster of Higher Education Dr R Bindu via Twitter:

Keralite Sruthy Sithara has been selected as Miss Trans Global 2021, a title she achieved after a long fight against prejudices galore and the narrow mindset of our society. A matter of immense pride for Kerala. Congratulations Sruthy… pic.twitter.com/tJThRAHBJy

— Dr R Bindu (@rbinducpm) December 2, 2021

The titles were conferred in an online event due to the pandemic. The physical event was originally planned to be held in London.

Sruthy was followed by contestants from Philippines and Canada as the first and second runner up at the pageant.

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