Proud are the moments when you outgo your own self. Such a moment is seen by Sruthy Sithara, who just became the first Indian to win the title of Ms. Trans Global Universe Pageant 2021.
The title was granted in an online event as the physical event, which was supposed to be held in London, was canceled this year due to pandemic.
“Miss Trans Global 2021. This smile means a lot. For me. For my community, for my country, for the transglobal organization, for all those who are oppressed and marginalized. Here I am, Sruthy Sithara. Miss Trans Global 2021 Title winner. Thank You so much to all who are behind this successful journey,” Sruthy Sithara posted.
Sruthy Sithara,25 worked as a project assistant at the Kerela government’s Social Justice Department.
She dedicated the award to her late mother and “Anannyah Chechi”, referring to Anannyah Kumari Alex, Kerela’s first transgender RJ who died by suicide earlier this year.
Shruthy told that in the six-month-long competition, she was only expecting a position among the top five.
In an interview, Sruthy Sithara said, “Since the competition had been going for so long, the participants have been keeping in contact through social media groups. We couldn’t meet physically as the pageant was held online this year. It would have been much more exciting to meet everyone in London, where the pageant was supposed to take place. But that didn’t affect the camaraderie or the pressure. I think online was much tougher to pull off.”
In an event at her college in Kochi, she had an opportunity to meet some people from the trans community. She told that after meeting them it made her realize that being trans was completely normal, and she started to embrace herself.
“We want the world to know we are normal and are an equal part of the society. Many people who are scared to come out have been approaching me about their struggle”
She experienced many hurdles, many roadblocks along her journey, consistent bullying in school, an identity crisis, and a lot more.
While answering a question at a trans beauty pageant, Kochi in 2018 about her wishes of contributing to society she said, “I am privileged to be a transgender person, and will inspire everyone to come through with flying colors with determination and positive attitude towards life. That’s my motto too”
Many people took social media to congratulate her including Kerela Higher Education Minister Dr. R Bindu-
Keralite Sruthy Sithara has been selected as Miss Trans Global 2021, a title she achieved after a long fight against prejudices galore and the narrow mindset of our society. A matter of immense pride for Kerala. Congratulations Sruthy… pic.twitter.com/tJThRAHBJy
— Dr R Bindu (@rbinducpm) December 2, 2021
Sruthy aims to work for the prosperity of trans lives and support them in every possible way. Sruthy Sitara has also been crowned the Most Eloquent Queen at the pageant.
