Vishnu Gopal Prabhu (born 12 August 1955) is an Indian politician and businessperson from Goa. He is a former Member of the Goa Legislative Assembly representing the Sanvordem Assembly constituency from 1994 to 1999. He was a member of the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party.[1][2][3]
Vishnu Prabhu | |
|---|---|
| Member of Goa Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1994–1999 | |
| Preceded by | Mohan Amshekar |
| Succeeded by | Vinay Dinu Tendulkar |
| Constituency | Sanvordem |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Vishnu Gopal Prabhu 12 August 1955 Shigao-Collem, Goa, Portuguese India |
| Political party | Shiv Sena |
| Other political affiliations | Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (1994–1999) |
| Spouse | Vishupriya Prabhu |
| Residence(s) | Turimaradwada, Shigao-Collem, Goa, India |
| Education | Diploma in electrical supervisor |
| Alma mater |
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| Occupation | Politician |
| Profession | Businessperson |
| Committees | Public undertakings |
Early and personal life edit
Vishnu Gopal Prabhu was born at Shigao-Collem, Goa to Prabhu Gopal Vishnu. He completed his Secondary School Certificate from Our Lady of Piety High School, Collem, Goa in 1975. He is an alumnus of the Industrial Training Institute (1991). Prabhu also has a diploma in electrical supervisor.
He is married to Vishupriya Prabhu and currently resides at Turimaradwada, Shigao-Collem, Goa. Some of his hobbies include reading and social work. He has a special interest in agriculture.[1][3]
Career edit
Prior contesting the Goa Legislative Assembly elections, Prabhu was elected as a panch of the Collem village panchayat from 1986 to 1995. He contested the 1994 Goa Legislative Assembly election from the Sanvordem Assembly constituency on the Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party ticket, he emerged victorious by defeating Indian National Congress candidate, Marathe Sadashiv Vaman.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "Goa Legislative Assembly". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
- ^ Ashraf, Tariq (2004). Election 2004: A Profile of Indian Parliamentary Elections Since 1952. Bookwell. ISBN 978-81-85040-84-4.
- ^ a b "PRABHU VISHNU GOPAL(SHS):Constituency- Mormugao(GOA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 2022-11-04.
- ^ "Prabhu Vishnu Gopal winner in Sanvordem, Goa Assembly Elections 1994: LIVE Results & Latest News: Election Dates, Polling Schedule, Election Results & Live Election Updates". LatestLY. Retrieved 2022-11-04.