(1927-03-15)15 March 1927 Velim, Goa, Portuguese India, Portuguese Empire (now in India)
Died
12 January 2007(2007-01-12) (aged 79) Brookdale Hospital, Brooklyn, U.S
Political party
Independent (1989–2007)
Other political affiliations
Goa Pradesh Congress Committee
United Goans (Sequiera Group) (1967–1977)
Congress (I)
Indian National Congress (1977–1989)
Spouse
Emerita Barreto
Children
4
Alma mater
St. Anthony's High School
Occupation
Politician
freedom fighter
Known for
Introduction of Goan democracy
Committees
Freedom Fighter's Rehabilitation Board
Government Assurances
Privileges
Estimates
Roque Santana Joao Fernandes (15 March 1927 – 12 January 2007) was an Indian politician and freedom fighter. He was a member of the Goa, Daman and Diu Legislative Assembly[1] from 1967 to 1977, representing the Cuncolim Assembly constituency.[2] He is popularly known as the "Father of Goan Democracy"[3] and was responsible for the introduction of democracy by objecting to the Lt. Governor's nomination through his satyagraha.[4] He was one of the prominent people that contributed to Goa's freedom struggle.[5][6]
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