There are up to 1.2million transgender people , known as transgender , in ##dia . Recognition as a third gender granted and first transgender are elected . But they are isolated , labelled homeless and face begging and prostitution . They live in transgender communities and usually do n't go out in public . Hijras undergo painful sex abuse operations without general anesthetic .
There are up to 1.2million transgender people , known as hijras , in India . Recognition as a third gender granted and first transgender mayor elected . But hijras are isolated , labelled freaks and face begging and prostitution . They live in transgender communities and usually do n't go out in public . Hijras undergo painful sex change operations without general anesthetic .