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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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 Curchorem, Goa, India | (aged 75)
Political party | Indian National Congress (1984–1994) |
Spouse | Kishori Naik |
Children | 3 |
Education | Formal |
Occupation |
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Profession | Social worker |
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Portfolio |
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Early and personal life
editPandu 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
editOn 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- ^ "Finally, Sanguem gets a cabinet minister". Navhind Times. 10 April 2022.
- ^ a b c "Goa Legislative Assembly". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Ex-Sanguem MLA Naik passes away". The Goan EveryDay. Retrieved 8 November 2022.