Bobi, Delhi’s 1st transgender corporator, wins Sultanpuri

Bobi, who won on an AAP ticket, has also been associated with the Delhi unit of an NGO, Hindu Yuva Samaj Ekta Awam Anti-Terrorism Committee, which helps the elderly, women and widows in Sultanpuri with ration and monetary needs, for the last 15 years

Delhi on Wednesday got its first transgender councillor as 38-year-old Bobi from Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) won from the Sultanpuri ward in the municipal elections, making history in the Capital. Bobi, a social worker for over a decade, defeated the Congress’ Varuna Dhaka by over 6,500 votes in the ward reserved for women candidates, according to data shared by State Election Commission (SEC).

AAP leader Bobi (right) flashes a victory sign after winning from the Sultanpuri-A ward of MCD in New Delhi on Wednesday. (PTI)

Bobi said she wishes to resolve issues of the area residents and the people who voted her to power first.

“First, I’ll work for the society and people who have voted for me. I’ll also work for the transgender community. Being a transgender person, I know getting jobs is a big concern for us. In fact, members of the community who live with me still dance on occasion for a living. So, if anyone ever needs any help, I’ll definitely work for them,” she said.

According to Bobi, the area’s local issues include cleanliness and safety in parks, unclean roads, lack of amenities like open gyms that are available in other neighbouring wards. “The other political parties have not worked and people here are looking for development. I’ll work to ensure that parks in my area are world class and people feel they can safely make use of them, the roads are not filled with filth and don’t stink, and will install open gyms as well,” she said.

Bobi has also been associated with the Delhi unit of an NGO Hindu Yuva Samaj Ekta Awam Anti-Terrorism Committee, which helps the elderly, women and widows in Sultanpuri with ration and monetary needs, for the last 15 years.