Pandu Vassu Naik (31 August 1940 – 2 August 2016) was an Indian politician, businessperson and social worker from Goa. He was a former member of the Goa Legislative Assembly, representing the Sanguem Assembly constituency from 1984 to 1989 and 1994 to 1999.[2][3]
Pandu Naik | |
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 Official portrait in 1994 | |
| Member of Goa Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1984–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Gurudas Naik Tari |
| Succeeded by | Ranu Prabhu Desai |
| Constituency | Sanguem |
| In office 1994–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Ranu Prabhu Dessai |
| Succeeded by | Prabhakar Gaonkar |
| Constituency | Sanguem |
| Minister of Forest and Mines Government of Goa | |
| In office 1998[1]–unknown | |
| Governor | J. F. R. Jacob |
| Chief Minister | Wilfred de Souza |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Pandu Vassu Naik 31 August 1940 Sanguem, Goa, Portuguese India |
| Died | 1 August 2016 (aged 75) Curchorem, Goa, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (1984–1994) |
| Spouse | Kishori Naik |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Formal |
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| Profession | Social worker |
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Early and personal life edit
Pandu Vassu Naik was born at Benwado, Sanguem. He completed his formal education. He was married to Kishori Naik, the couple has two sons and a daughter. Naik loved participating in dramas and reading. He had a special interest to be part of the politics. He also practiced social work and resided at Bazarwada, Sanguem.[2]
Death edit
On 1 August 2016 at 2:45 pm IST, Naik died from a brief illness, aged 75. His last rites were held the next day at 10:00 pm IST.[3]
Positions held edit
- Director of Goa State Co-operative Bank Ltd.
- Member of State Transport Authority
- Member of Public Undertakings Committee 1995–96
- Chairman of Library Committee 1995–96
- Member of Estimates Committee 1995–96
- Member of Government Assurances Committee 1995–96
- Former Chairman of Goa Housing Board[2]
References edit
- ^ Times, Navhind (April 10, 2022). "Finally, Sanguem gets a cabinet minister".
- ^ a b c "Goa Legislative Assembly". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-11-08.
- ^ a b "Ex-Sanguem MLA Naik passes away". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 2022-11-08.