Vaikunth Givind Desai (born 25 May 1942) is an Indian politician and teacher from Goa.[2] He is a former member of the Goa Legislative Assembly representing the Quepem Assembly constituency from 1977 to 1989.[3] He also served as a Deputy speaker[4] from 1980 to 1985 in the Goa Legislative Assembly.[5][6][7][8]
Vaikunth Desai | |
|---|---|
| Member of Goa Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1977–1989 | |
| Preceded by | Dhulo Kuttikar |
| Succeeded by | Prakash Velip |
| Constituency | Quepem |
| Deputy Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 22 January 1980 – 7 January 1985 | |
| Preceded by | Makanbhai Bhathela |
| Succeeded by | Shamjibhai Solanki |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vaikunt Givind Desai 25 May 1942 Quepem, Goa, Portuguese India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (1977–1989) |
| Residence(s) | Margao, Goa, India |
| Education | Fifth grade of Lyceum |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Teacher |
| Cabinet | Minister[1] |
| Committees |
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Early life and education
editVaikunt Givind Desai was born at Sheldem, Quepem. He completed his fifth grade of Lyceum. Desai then completed his schooling from Infant Jesus High School, Cuncolim. He graduated from S.P.C. College, Margao. He further completed his Bachelor of Science from Nirmala Institute, Panaji and later received a Master of Education degree from Tilak College Of Education, Pune.[5]
References
edit- ^ Fernandes, Aureliano (26 October 1997). "Cabinet Government in Goa, 1961-1993: A Chronicled Analysis of 30 Years of Government and Politics in Goa". Maureen & Camvet Publishers – via Google Books.
- ^ Productivity News. National Productivity Council of India. 1987.
- ^ Naik, Datta (1987). Laying the Ground for Communal Riots--?. Saungadi Prakashan.
- ^ Goa Today. Goa Publications. 1982.
- ^ a b "Goa Legislative Assembly". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ Johnny M. (31 January 2017). "Will it be Babu or Velip to break the jinx and capture Quepem? | Goa News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Sirsat, Vaikunth quit parties | undefined News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 10 May 2002. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
- ^ "Goa Legislative Assembly | Former Deputy Speakers". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 26 October 2022.