Beatrix D'Souza
Beatrix D'Souza | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1998–2004 | |
| Preceded by | Neil O'Brien & Hedwig Rego |
| Succeeded by | Ingrid McLeod & Francis Fanthome |
| Constituency | Anglo-Indian, Tamil Nadu |
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1991–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Oscar C. Nigli |
| Succeeded by | Anne D’Monte |
| Constituency | Anglo-Indian[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 5 May 1935 |
| Party | Samata Party |
| Profession | Social worker, professor, educationalist |
Beatrix D'Souza (born 5 May 1935) is an Indian politician and social worker. She represents the Anglo-Indian community from Tamil Nadu as a member of the Samata Party (led by Uday Mandal its President).[2][3]
Education
D'Souza completed a Bachelor of Arts in economics and Master of Arts in English from Stella Maris College and Presidency College, University of Madras, Chennai (Tamil Nadu). She also holds a Ph.D. in Australian literature and pursued research at University of Western Australia, Perth and University of Monash, in Melbourne, Australia.[3]
Career
Since the beginning of her career, D'Souza has been associated with All India Anglo-Indian Association. She was the Founder-President of Forum of Anglo-Indian Women.[3]
References
- ↑ "Dr. Beatrix D'Souza – the voice of the Anglo-Indian Community". Madras Musings. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
- ↑ "Flaming torch a free symbol, EC can allot it to any other party: Delhi HC dismisses Samata Party's appeal". The Indian Express. 19 November 2022. Retrieved 26 November 2022.
- 1 2 3 "Biographical Sketch Member of Parliament 13th Lok Sabha". Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
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- Anglo-Indian people
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