BJP MLA Kalita Maji, who used to work as domestic worker and earn ₹2,500/month, took oath as a cabinet minister in West Bengal government. The 37-year-old had defeated TMC candidate Shyama Prasanna Lohar by 12,535 votes. "All of us have the right to have a secure roof over our heads. I'll introduce PM's housing scheme and build homes," said Kalita.