What could be the first time in the history of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, a transgender has come forward to contest elections. Priya Patil has filed her nomination from ward number 166 in Kurla West. Patil is supported by the NGO, Kinnar Maa Trust, which works for transgender rights and health issues. Speaking to mid-day, Patil said, "After becoming a corporator I want to represent the problems related to our community in the BMC. Currently, there is no representation of our community and no one talks about our rights and taker our problems seriously. I will work towards social acceptance of transgenders to reduce stigma and discrimination."