Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar
| Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar | |
|---|---|
| কাকলি ঘোষ-দস্তিদার | |
| Member of Parliament for Barasat | |
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Assumed office 2009 | |
| Preceded by | Subrata Bose |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
Kakali Moitra 23 November 1959 |
| Political party | All India Trinamool Congress |
| Spouse(s) | Dr. Sudarshan Ghosh Dastidar |
| Children | Two sons |
| Parents |
Late Shri Ajit Moitra Smt. Ira Moitra |
| Residence | Uttarpara, Digberia, Madhyamgram, Barasat, West Bengal |
| Alma mater |
R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital King's College London |
| Profession | Medical Practitioner |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Website | www.winkakoli.com/ |
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As of 17 September, 2009 Source: [[1][2]] | |
Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar (Bengali: কাকলি ঘোষ-দস্তিদার; born 23 November 1959) is a political leader of West Bengal. She is president of West Bengal Mahila Congress. She is a member of 16th Lok Sabha, re-elected in Indian general election, 2014.[3]
Early life
Dr Kakoli Ghosh was born on 23 November 1959. Her family has had an intimate connection to West Bengal and Indian politics and government for three generations. Her maternal grandfather served as the postmaster general of West Bengal. Her paternal uncle, the late Arun Moitra, was a freedom fighter and a former Pradesh Congress President. Her maternal uncle, Gurudas Dasgupta, is a current sitting Member of the Indian Parliament.
Early in his career, Mr. Moitra built his family farm in Digberia of Barasat in North 24 Parganas District of West Bengal. Member of Parliament (MP) Ghosh grew up among the people of Barasat at her family's farm. As a child, the MP watched and learned while her father loved, supported, and inspired the people of Digberia. As a bright and forthcoming student, she fought against injustice and oppression. Her life and history has been further enriched by her husband, Dr. Sudarshan Ghosh Dastidar, who continues to be among the world's foremost experts in the field of fertility.[4] She got married to Dr. Sudarshan Ghosh Dastidar on 30 November 1982 and has two sons.[5]
Education
Dr Kakoli Ghosh gained her medical degree from R. G. Kar Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, which was then affiliated with the University of Calcutta. She also did a Post Graduate Training in Obstetric Ultrasound.[5]
Career
She is now a member of the Committee on Home Affairs in the Lok Sabha (People's Chamber) of the Indian Parliament.[1]
Ghosh Dastidar grew up in a socio-political environment. Alongside having a family legacy of public service, the MP dedicated her life to serving the people of her community including providing health care for slum-dwelling citizens. he also helped implement a school and dispensary in South 24 Parganas for the children of trafficked women.
In 2009 Lok Sabha elections, she won from Barasat (Lok Sabha constituency) by a margin of 1,22,901 votes.[4][6][7] She had earlier lost the elections from Diamond Harbour (Lok Sabha constituency),[8] Howrah (Lok Sabha constituency)[9] and Ballyganj assembly constituency.[10]
Interests
Kakoli's favorite pastimes include listening to music, gardening and reading. She also enjoys Swimming and playing Tennis.[5]
Controversies
Park Street Rape Case
When protests and demonstrations were at the peak for justice in 2012 Delhi gang rape case Ghosh Dastidar made very baseless and insensitive allegations against the Park Street Gang Rape victim. She said that the 'incident at Park Street was not a rape at all'. While making claim that the Park Street case and Delhi case cannot be compared she described Park Street case as 'misunderstanding between a lady and her client.' thereby suggesting that the victim is a sex worker.[11]
References
- 1 2 ", Dr. Kakoli Ghosh". Lok Sabha Members – 15th Lok Sabha. Retrieved 2009-09-17.
- ↑ "Detailed Profile: Dr. (Smt) Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar". Government of India. Retrieved 2010-10-04.
- ↑ "Kakoli Ghosh -Political Profile".
- 1 2 "Kakoli Ghosh". Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- 1 2 3 "Biographical Sketch Member of Parliament 15th Lok Sabha". Retrieved 2014-02-18.
- ↑ "Parliament Election - 2009 West Bengal" (PDF). List Of Winners And Runners-Up With Winning Margin. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ↑ "Detailed Profile: Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar". Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ↑ "17 - DIAMOND HARBOUR Parliamentary Constituency". Partywise Comparison Since 1977. Election Commission. Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
- ↑ "24 – Howrah Parliamentary Constituency, West Bengal". Partywise Comparison since 1977. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2010-10-01.
- ↑ "152 - Ballygunge Assembly Constituency". Partywise comparison since 1977. Election Commission of India. Retrieved 2007-09-17.
- ↑ "Now Trinamool MP says Park Street case not rape, denies".
