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Geeta Mukherjee (Geeta Roy Chowdhury) was born on 8 January, 1924 in Calcutta, Bengal Province, British India, is an Indian politician. Discover Geeta Mukherjee's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
| Popular As |
Geeta Roy Chowdhury |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
8 January, 1924 |
| Birthday |
8 January |
| Birthplace |
Calcutta, Bengal Province, British India |
| Date of death |
2000 |
| Died Place |
New Delhi, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Geeta Mukherjee Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Geeta Mukherjee height not available right now. We will update Geeta Mukherjee's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Geeta Mukherjee's Husband?
Her husband is Biswanath Mukherjee
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Husband |
Biswanath Mukherjee |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Bhagabat Jana |
Geeta Mukherjee Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Geeta Mukherjee worth at the age of 76 years old? Geeta Mukherjee’s income source is mostly from being a successful politician. She is from India. We have estimated Geeta Mukherjee's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
politician |
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Timeline
Geeta Mukherjee (8 January 1924 – 4 March 2000) was an Indian politician and social worker and a four times MLA from Panskura Purba, from 1967 to 1977.
She was born on 8 January 1924 in Calcutta, West Bengal.
She was married to Biswanath Mukherjee on 8 November 1942.
Mukherjee completed Bachelor of Arts In Bengali Literature from Ashutosh College, Calcutta.
She was first elected as Member, State Council, Communist Party of India (C.P.I.), Bengal in 1946.
She remained secretary of Bengal Provincial Students Federation from 1947 to 1951.
Besides her political career, she also wrote a few books for children, including Bharat Upakatha (Folktales of India), Chotoder Rabindranath (Tagore for Children)and He Atit Katha Kao; and translated Bruno Apitz's 1958 classic Naked Among Wolves to Bengali.
As a Member of Parliament, she was elected seven times from the Panskura constituency, from 1980 to 2000, in the Indian state of West Bengal being a Communist Party of India (CPI) candidate.
She also remained the president of National Federation of Indian Women, women's wing of Communist Party of India.
She led the demand for the legislature of 1/3rd reservation for women in parliamentary elections in India.
She was elected to 7th Lok Sabha in 1980 and during 1980–84, she served as Since 1981 onwards, she was the Member of National Executive Council, Communist Party of India.
She was elected to her 7th term during the 13th Lok Sabha in 1999.
Her career spanned about five and half decades.
However, it was her role in the women's reservation issue which brought her into the limelight.
She was also a member of the National Commission on Rural Labour, National Commission on Women, National Children's Board, Press Council and vice-president of the National Federation of Women, besides being a secretariat member of the Women's International Democratic Federation, Berlin.
She led a Joint Parliamentary Committee which had drafted the Women's Reservation Bill.
Popularly known as Geetadi, Geeta Mukherjee since then won every Lok Sabha election from Panskura in West Bengal, and was in the forefront till her death in 2000.
Mukherjee died on 4 March 2000, following a massive heart-attack.
At the time of death, she was 76 years old.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the then Prime Minister of India, told in his condolence message— "Mrs. Mukherjee embodied determination and dedication. She was a shining example of women's empowerment. Her life shall remain an inspiration for future generations, especially women."
