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 byDhulo Kuttikar
Succeeded byPrakash Velip
ConstituencyQuepem
Deputy Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly
In office
22 January 1980 – 7 January 1985
Preceded byMakanbhai Bhathela
Succeeded byShamjibhai Solanki
Personal details
Born
Vaikunt Givind Desai

(1942-05-25) 25 May 1942 (age 82)
Quepem, Goa, Portuguese India
Political partyIndian National Congress (1977–1989)
Residence(s)Margao, Goa, India
EducationFifth grade of Lyceum
Alma mater
(M.Ed)
OccupationPolitician
ProfessionTeacher
CabinetMinister[1]
Committees
  • Block Advisory
  • Library
  • Privileges
  • Seine Operators
  • Mechanised Boat Owners
  • Tribal Sub-plan
  • Education Bill
  • Pollution
  • Welfare Fund Bill

Early life and education

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Vaikunt 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Productivity News. National Productivity Council of India. 1987.
  3. ^ Naik, Datta (1987). Laying the Ground for Communal Riots--?. Saungadi Prakashan.
  4. ^ Goa Today. Goa Publications. 1982.
  5. ^ a b "Goa Legislative Assembly". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ "Sirsat, Vaikunth quit parties | undefined News - Times of India". The Times of India. TNN. 10 May 2002. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Goa Legislative Assembly | Former Deputy Speakers". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 26 October 2022.