Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary has made history by becoming the first woman Member of Parliament (MP) of Jalandhar. She won the Jalandhar Lok Sabha by-election, which was held on May 10th, 2023, as the Indian National Congress candidate. Karamjit Kaur's victory is even more remarkable as she had to contest the election following the untimely death of her husband, Shri Santokh Singh Chaudhary, who was the previous MP of the Jalandhar Lok Sabha constituency.
Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary was born on April 22nd, 1953, to Late Capt. Kehar Singh and Smt. Pritam Kaur. She has a distinguished academic career, having served as a professor for over three decades. Karamjit Kaur holds an MPhil in English from Punjabi University Patiala, an MA in History from Panjab University, an MA in English from Panjab University, and a BA from Panjab University. She retired as the Director of Public Instructions (Colleges) for the Government of Punjab on April 30th, 2011.
Karamjit Kaur's son, S. Vikramjit Singh Chaudhary, is an MLA from Phillaur in Punjab. Her husband, Shri Santokh Singh Chaudhary, passed away during the Bharat Jodo Yatra on January 14th, 2023, leaving a void in the political landscape of Jalandhar.
Karamjit Kaur's victory in the by-election has been widely celebrated as a significant milestone for women's representation in politics in the region and the country as a whole. Her campaign focused on the development of the region and improving the lives of the people of Jalandhar. Her victory is seen as a clear indication of the changing attitudes towards gender in politics and is a source of inspiration for aspiring women leaders.
The people of Jalandhar have high hopes for Karamjit Kaur's tenure as their MP. They expect her to bring positive changes to the region and work towards the overall development of Jalandhar. Karamjit Kaur's historic victory has inspired many women to enter politics, and it is hoped that this will lead to more women's participation and representation in the political landscape of India.