Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 17/10/1947 |
| Age | 79 years |
| Birthplace | Calcutta, West Bengal, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Brinda Karat
Brinda Karat wrote to the President of India seeking intervention in the Akhlaq lynching case after the Uttar Pradesh government moved to withdraw the prosecution. She argued that the step was illegal and would subvert the judicial process.
Brinda Karat led a CPI(M) delegation that met Catholic nuns in Chhattisgarh after they were arrested on allegations linked to human trafficking and forced religious conversion. She said the arrests were unconstitutional and demanded their immediate release.
Reports in April 2025 indicated that Brinda Karat and other veteran CPI(M) leaders would step down from the party Politburo as part of a broader leadership reshuffle. The changes were described as part of the CPI(M)'s effort to induct new members into its top decision-making body.
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Bio/Wiki
| Notable Achievement | First woman appointed to the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
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| Full Name | Brinda Karat |
| Former Name | Brinda Das |
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 in English Literature from Miranda House College, Delhi; Master's degree in History from Calcutta University |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
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| Address | Block -G, Gyan Goswami Sarani New Alipur, Kolkata |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 07/11/1975 |
Family
| Husband | Prakash Karat (Indian politician, former General Secretary of CPI(M)) | ||||
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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 |
| Author | Published books and articles on politics, gender, and social justice |
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| Published Works | Survival and Emancipation: Notes from Indian Women's Struggles (2005) |
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. | |
| 9. She served as secretary and vice-president of the All India Democratic Women's Association. |
