Nepal hails “historic milestone” as Bhumika Shrestha becomes country’s first trans lawmaker
Nepal is celebrating a “historic milestone” after prominent activist Bhumika Shrestha joined the national parliament, becoming the country’s first trans lawmaker.
Shrestha, 37, has been appointed to the 275‑member House of Representatives through the proportional representation system, representing the centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). She has long been