Ex-Bengal CM's daughter to undergo gender change
June 23, 2023 16:26
Former WB CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya
Suchetna Bhattacharya, the daughter of former West Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharya, said she will soon undergo gender change to become transgender man.
The 41-year-old, who had recently attended a seminar on LGBTQ+ community, told reporters on Wednesday that she prefers being called Suchetan and will continue speaking out for the marginalised.
"I have often been humiliated as I considered myself a man, not a woman, since adolescence. I think now the time has come to assert myself. I am ready for the battle," Bhattacharya said.
She said their father Buddhadeb Bhattacharya has always been supportive of their decision, while mother Mira also did not oppose it, even if she had reservations.
She said she had introduced herself as Suchetan, a social activist and freelancer graphic designer, in the recent seminar on LGBTQ+. Bhattacharya said the surgery for physical transformation to a transgender man will take place soon.
"I am thankful to all those who have supported me on social media. I need wishes from everyone," they said. They said the legal process for changing name and gender in official identity cards will take place before the surgery.
Social activist Suprava Roy in a Facebook post, said, "Suchetan had considered herself a boy since childhood... She got support from family. Hence, she could effortlessly grow up as transgender man."
Roy said that Suchetan now wants to her battle to a bigger domain and champion the rights of the third gender. She said Suchetan is now living with her partner Suchandra, who works in a private firm.
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