Brinda Karat Age, Wiki and Bio

Brinda Karat

Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/10/1947
Age76 years
BirthplaceCalcutta, West Bengal, India

Bio/Wiki

Zodiac signLibra

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolWelham Girls' School, Dehradun, India
College/University
  • Miranda House College, Delhi
  • Calcutta University

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HometownCalcutta, West Bengal, India
AddressBlock -G, Gyan Goswami Sarani New Alipur, Kolkata

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date7 November 1975

Family

HusbandPrakash Karat (Indian politician)
Parents
FatherSuraj Lal (a port commissioner's officer, and later became a director in reputed companies in the corporate sector)
MotherOshrukona
ChildrenThe couple has no children.
Siblings
SisterRadhika Roy
Brother-in-lawPrannoy Roy
RelativeArundhati Roy
NephewVijay Prashad (an Indian historian)

Career

Political Party2005-2011: Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)

Some Lesser Known Facts

Brinda Karat made history by joining the CPI(M) Politburo as the first woman in 2005.
From 1993 to 2004, she took on the leadership role of general secretary at All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA).
During the 1980s, Brinda Karat played a significant role in pushing for reforms in India's rape laws.
She is a dedicated advocate for women's rights and gender-related matters within her party.