Bio/Wiki
| Other name | Kalawati Bandurkar |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Weight | 50 kg |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | Year: 1956 |
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| Birthplace | Maharashtra, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widow |
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Family
| Husband | Parshuram Bandurkar | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| Kalavati Bandurkar, an Indian farmer, gained attention in 2008 when Rahul Gandhi visited her home and in 2023 when Amit Shah mentioned her in a speech in the Indian Parliament. | |
| After getting married, she settled in Jalna village, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, and actively farm by renting lands for cultivation. | |
| Rahul Gandhi's visit to her in 2008 and later mention of her in 2009 boosted her recognition, prompting support from NGOs and farmer groups. | |
| Sulabh International created a Fixed Deposit of Rs 30 Lakhs for Kalavati in a Central Bank of India branch, providing her with a monthly interest of around Rs 25,000. | |
| Encouraged by Vidarbha Jan Andolan Samiti (VJAS), she considered entering politics but withdrew from contesting the 2009 Maharashtra Legislative Assembly elections. | |
| VJAS leader Kishor Tiwari revealed her son-in-law's suicide threats if she pursued politics, and Congress workers pressuring her to withdraw from the election race. | |
| Amit Shah mentioned Kalavati Bandurkar in a Lok Sabha speech in 2023, highlighting how Narendra Modi supported her with housing and essentials, not Rahul Gandhi. | |
| In 2022, she participated in Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Jodo Yatra. |
