Prakash Karat was born on February 7, 1948 in Myanmar. This prominent Indian politician took office in 2005 as General Secretary of the Communist (Marxist) Party of India. He had previously helped to establish the Students Federation of India (SFI), a youth branch of the Communist Party.
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Currently, Prakash Karat is 76 years, 8 months and 26 days old. Prakash Karat will celebrate 77rd birthday on a Friday 7th of February 2025. Below we countdown to Prakash Karat upcoming birthday.

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Popular As	Prakash Karat
Occupation	Politician
Age	76 years old
Zodiac Sign	Aquarius
Born	February 7, 1948 (Myanmar)
Birthday	February 7
Town/City	Myanmar
Nationality	Myanmar

🌙 Zodiac

Prakash Karat’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Prakash Karat was born in the Year of the Rat. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rat are quick-witted, clever, charming, sharp and funny. They have excellent taste, are a good friend and are generous and loyal to others considered part of its pack. Motivated by money, can be greedy, is ever curious, seeks knowledge and welcomes challenges. Compatible with Dragon or Monkey.

About

This prominent Indian Politician took office in 2005 as General Secretary of the Communist (Marxist) Party of India. He had previously helped to establish the Students Federation of India (SFI), a youth branch of the Communist Party.

Before Fame

A member of the Malayali ethnic group, he grew up in Burma as the son of a railway worker. In his late childhood, he relocated with his family to India and eventually earned an honors degree in economics from the Madras Christian College. He later received a graduate degree from the University of Edinburgh (Scotland).

Trivia

A radical and Activist during his youth, he participated in underground circles and was twice arrested.

Family Life

He married fellow communist Politician Brinda Karat in the mid-1970s; the couple remained childless by choice.

Associated With

During his time (in the 1970s) as President of the Students Federation of India, he made the acquaintance of Activist and Future Indian Finance Minister Palaniappan Chidambaram.