Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/10/1947 |
| Age | 78 years |
| Birthplace | Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
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| Notable Achievement | First woman appointed to the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Welham Girls' School, Dehradun, India |
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| Degrees | Bachelor's degree from Miranda House College, Delhi; Master's degree in History from Calcutta University |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Hometown | Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Address | Block -G, Gyan Goswami Sarani New Alipur, Kolkata |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 7 November 1975 |
Family
| Husband | Prakash Karat (Indian politician) | ||||||||
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| Children | The couple has no children. | ||||||||
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Career
| Political Party | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
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| Rajya Sabha Member | 19/08/2005 to 18/08/2011 (West Bengal) |
| Politburo Member | 2005-present |
| Trade Unionist | Worked as a trade unionist in various mills in and around Delhi |
| Party Work | 1970-1975 in Calcutta; 1975 onwards in Delhi |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Brinda Karat made history by joining the CPI(M) Politburo as the first woman in 2005. | |
| 2. From 1993 to 2004, she took on the leadership role of general secretary at All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA). | |
| 3. During the 1980s, Brinda Karat played a significant role in pushing for reforms in India's rape laws. | |
| 4. She is a dedicated advocate for women's rights and gender-related matters within her party. | |
| 5. In 2005, she published a book titled Survival and Emancipation: Notes from Indian Women's Struggles. | |
| 6. She joined the CPI in 1971 and has been a communist activist since then. | |
| 7. She worked for the London office of Air India earlier in her career. | |
| 8. She was instrumental in the Dahej Virodhi Chetna Manch (DVCM) movement, which led to amendments in India's criminal laws regarding dowry. |