Sadanand Maharaj MBE JP (died 8 April 1962) was an Indo-Fijian politician. He served as a member of the Legislative Council and Executive Council between 1950 and 1953.
Sadanand Maharaj | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Executive Council | |
| In office 1950–1953 | |
| Nominated Member of the Legislative Council | |
| In office 1950–1953 | |
| Personal details | |
| Died | Suva, Fiji 8 April 1962 |
Biography edit
Maharaj was the son of Badri Maharaj, the first Indo-Fijian member of the Legislative Council.[1] In the late 1930s he moved to Wairuku in Rakiraki District.[2] A keen scout, he was a scout commissioner in his district.[2]
He contested the Indian Northern & Western seat in the 1940 elections, but was defeated by B. D. Lakshman by 1,010 to 447 votes.[3] Following the 1950 elections, he was appointed to the Legislative Council as one of the two Indo-Fijian nominees by Governor Brian Freeston,[1] and also became a member of the Executive Council, serving on both until 1953.[2] He also served on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for several years and as a Justice of the Peace.[4][5] In the 1959 Birthday Honours he was made an MBE for public service.[5]
Notes edit
- ^ Alison Mahraj paternal granddaughter taken from fathers birth certificate.
References edit
- ^ a b Indian Nominated MLC's Appointed In Fiji Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1950, p51
- ^ a b c d Mr. S. Maharaj Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1962, p141
- ^ Councillors Elected In Fiji Pacific Islands Monthly, August 1940, p6
- ^ Department of Agriculture Report for the Year 1959
- ^ a b "Supplement to the London Gazette, 13th June 1959" London Gazette