Born in Calcutta on 17th October 1947, Brinda Karat was the first woman to be appointed to the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the highest decision-making body of the party. Karat joined the CPI in 1971 and since then has fervently backed up Women's empowerment issues in the country.
Born in Calcutta on 17th October 1947, Brinda Karat was the first woman to be appointed to the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), the highest decision-making body of the party. Karat joined the CPI in 1971 and since then has fervently backed up Women's empowerment issues in the country. She was a member of Rajya Sabha in 2005. She is the sister of Radhika Roy, Journalist and wife of CPIM leader Prakash Karat.
Full Name | Brinda Karat |
Date of Birth | 17 Oct 1947 (Age 76) |
Place of Birth | Calcutta, West Bengal |
Party Name | Communist Party Of India (marxist) |
Education | |
Profession | Political and Social Worker |
Father's Name | Suraj Lall Das |
Mother's Name | Oshrukona Mitra |
Spouse's Name | Prakash Karat |
Spouse's Profession | Politician |
Permanent Address | BLOCK -G, GYAN GOSWAMI SARANI NEW ALIPUR, KOLKATA |
Present Address | BLOCK -G, GYAN GOSWAMI SARANI NEW ALIPUR, KOLKATA |
Contact Number | NA |
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