Kalita Maji: From Domestic Worker to Elected MLA in West Bengal
The rise of Kalita Maji: Domestic help who contested from BJP wins in Bengal's Ausgram
Hindustan Times
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Kalita Maji, a former domestic worker, achieved a remarkable political victory in the Ausgram (SC) constituency of West Bengal, winning as a candidate for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on May 4. Her win symbolizes hope for marginalized voices as she aims to address critical issues in her community.
- 01Kalita Maji won the Ausgram (SC) seat in West Bengal, marking her first successful political campaign.
- 02She previously worked as a domestic help, earning between ₹2,500 to ₹4,500 monthly.
- 03Maji secured 1,07,692 votes, defeating her opponent by 12,535 votes.
- 04Her victory is part of a larger BJP success in West Bengal, where the party won 206 seats.
- 05Maji aims to advocate for the poor and address local issues like education and healthcare.
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Kalita Maji, a former domestic worker in West Bengal, made history by winning the Ausgram (SC) constituency as a candidate for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on May 4. After years of working in multiple households for a modest income, Maji's political journey began in 2021 when she first contested but lost by about 11,000 votes. In the 2026 elections, she turned the tide, receiving 1,07,692 votes and defeating Trinamool Congress’s Shyama Prasanna Lohar by 12,535 votes. Maji, who never attended school, self-taught herself to sign her name for her election affidavit. In her victory speech, she expressed her commitment to represent the marginalized and highlighted the dire state of education and healthcare in Ausgram. Her win is part of a significant BJP victory in West Bengal, where the party captured 206 seats, marking a pivotal moment in the state's political landscape.
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Kalita Maji's election as an MLA represents a significant shift in political representation for marginalized communities in West Bengal, potentially leading to improved local governance and attention to pressing issues.
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