Devangana Kalita Age, Wiki and Bio

Devangana Kalita

Quick Info

ProfessionStudent Activist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth17/06/1989
Age35 years
BirthplaceDibrugarh, Assam

Bio/Wiki

Known ForAnti-CAA-NRC Protests

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University
  • Miranda House University of Delhi (2010-batch)
  • University of Sussex (2012-batch)
  • Jawaharlal National University (JNU) (2015-present)
Qualifications
  • BA in English from Miranda House University Of Delhi
  • MA in Gender and Development from the Institute of Development Studies at the University of Sussex
  • MA in History from the Centre of Historical Studies at JNU
  • MPhil at the Centre for Women’s Studies in JNU (pursuing)

Personal Life

HometownDibrugarh, Assam

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage DateYear: 2014
Husband/SpouseName not Known
Parents
FatherDr Hem Chandra Kalita (Cardiologist)
MotherName not Known

Favourites

Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesPoetry, painting, & stargazing
Favorite Dishes
  • fish
  • duck
  • pork and rice

Some Lesser Known Facts

Devangana developed an interest in student politics while studying at Miranda House, University of Delhi.
She ran as an independent candidate and won the position of student council vice president at the university.
While in the UK, Devangana tied the knot with her boyfriend, whom she met during her internship at Seva Mandir NGO.
Devangana has been vocal about her objections to hostel curfew hours since her time at Miranda House.
She is an advocate for progressive politics and aims to make positive changes in society.