Kalita Majhi earned Rs 4,500 a month as domestic helper; now she’s a West Bengal minister
TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 01, 2026, 20:35 (IST)
A former domestic helper, Kalita Majhi, has been sworn in as a minister in West Bengal, marking an extraordinary political ascent. Majhi, who won the Ausgram Assembly seat on a BJP ticket, aims to prioritize healthcare, fire services, and women's security in her constituency, drawing inspiration from her own life experiences and Prime Minister Modi.