Transgender law concerns, Odisha mining protests, and Gujarat's voter roll

First, we speak to The Indian Express’ Anonna Dutt about the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026 and how its new certification requirements are raising concerns about access to gender-affirming healthcare, legal identity, and the future of those already in transition.

Next, we turn to Odisha, where protests have erupted in Rayagada district over a bauxite mining project linked to Vedanta Limited. The Indian Express’ Sujit Bisoyi explains the roots of the conflict, the recent clashes, and why local communities continue to resist such projects.

And in the end, we look at how the Gujarat High Court has intervened to restore voting rights to individuals whose names were missing from electoral rolls, raising broader concerns about electoral processes and administrative lapses. 

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