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BJP wins Ausgram as former domestic worker Kalita Majhi defeats rivals by 12535 votes
Politics
Published on 5 May 2026
She once earned just Rs 2500 monthly — now MLA
Kalita Majhi, a former domestic worker, has won the Ausgram Assembly seat in West Bengal for the BJP by 12,535 votes. After losing earlier, her comeback highlights a party push toward grassroots candidates who reflect everyday hardship. The win signals voter resonance with leaders emerging from working-class backgrounds.
- Kalita Majhi won Ausgram for the BJP by 12,535 votes
- The former domestic worker had previously lost the seat
- Her victory highlights BJP focus on grassroots candidates
- Shows growing appeal of working-class representation
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