Menaka Guruswamy, a senior Supreme Court advocate, has taken her oath as a Member of Parliament (MP) from West Bengal, marking a historic moment as India's first openly queer MP. She was sworn in on April 6 in the Rajya Sabha, administered by Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan, alongside 19 other newly elected members. Guruswamy is well-known for her significant contribution to the landmark 2018 Supreme Court verdict that decriminalised Section 377, which criminalised homosexuality in India. Expressing gratitude for her nomination by the All India Trinamool Congress, she stated her commitment to uphold the values of equality and non-discrimination in Parliament. With a legal career spanning decades, Guruswamy is a Rhodes Scholar from the University of Oxford and has taught at prestigious institutions like Yale and Columbia. Her election is anticipated to foster more inclusive policymaking and encourage marginalized communities to participate in politics, thus promoting further discussions on equality and rights in India.