Beatrix D'Souza

Beatrix D'Souza
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
1998–2004
Serving with Neville Foley (1998–1999), Denzil B. Atkinson (1999–2004)
Preceded byNeil O'Brien & Hedwig Rego
Succeeded byIngrid McLeod & Francis Fanthome
ConstituencyAnglo-Indian, Tamil Nadu
Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
In office
1991–1996
Preceded byOscar C. Nigli
Succeeded byAnne D’Monte
ConstituencyAnglo-Indian[1]
Personal details
Born (1935-05-05) 5 May 1935
PartySamata Party
ProfessionSocial 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

  1. ↑ "Dr. Beatrix D'Souza – the voice of the Anglo-Indian Community". Madras Musings. 20 January 2023. Retrieved 5 June 2026.
  2. ↑ "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.
  3. 1 2 3 "Biographical Sketch Member of Parliament 13th Lok Sabha". Archived from the original on 1 March 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2014.