Olpo Jana Golpogulo/The Less Known Stories showcases the livelihood of trans – kothi, hijra, and gender variant people, training the lens on the lives of LGBTQ+ folks in marginalised spaces, far from metropolitan cities. In the light of the protests against the flawed and inadequate Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2016, it became pertinent to listen carefully to the voices of the community, setting up a conversation between their everyday lives and political activism around gender and sexuality.
The panelists included Meera Sanghamitra (Activist, National Alliance of People’s Movement), Sudarshana Chakraborty (Film Maker), and Sumi Das (Founder, Moitri Sanjog Collective). The panel was moderated by Vqueeramaditya Sahai (Independent Researcher).