Jose Vaz

This article is about an Indian politician. For the 17th-century Goan saint, see Joseph Vaz.

Jose Vaz
Member of Goa Legislative Assembly
In office 1980–1984
Preceded by	Ferdino Rebello
Succeeded by	Manu Fernandes
Constituency	Cuncolim
Majority	7,328 (67.54%)
Personal details
Born	Jose Mario Emerciane Vaz (1938-03-19)19 March 1938 Cuncolim, Goa, Portuguese India
Died	31 July 2002(2002-07-31) (aged 64) Goa, India
Political party	Congress (I) (1980–1984)
Spouse	Pulcheria Vaz
Alma mater	St. Stanislaus High School (S.S.C) St. Xavier’s College, Bombay (B.A.) Dhempe College, Panaji (D.Ed)
Occupation	Politician freedom fighter
Profession	Headmaster
Committees	Library Headmasters Association

Mario Vaz (19 March 1938 – 31 July 2002) was an Indian politician and freedom fighter who was a former member of the Goa Legislative Assembly, representing the Cuncolim Assembly constituency from 1980 to 1984. Vaz also contributed in the Goa Liberation Movement.[1][2][3][4]

Early and personal life

Jose Mario Emerciane Vaz was born on 19 March 1938 in Cuncolim, Goa, which was part of Portuguese India during the Portuguese Empire (now located in India). He completed his Secondary School Certificate from St. Stanislaus High School. He later did his graduation in Bachelor of Arts from St. Xavier's College, Bombay (now Mumbai). Vaz was also an alumnus of Dhempe College, Panaji. Vaz was married to Pulcheria Vaz and resided at Nangila, Cuncolim until his death in 2002.[1]

Career

Politics

He contested against his own cousin brother stalwart of maharastrawadi gomantak party (MGP) afronio Vaz(afrank).Prior to winning the seat in the Goa Legislative Assembly, Vaz was a Sarpanch of Cuncolim Village panchayat from 1968 to 1972. He contested in the Goa, Daman and Diu Legislative Assembly election on the Congress ticket and emerged victorious.[1]

Teaching

Vaz was also a headmaster of Our Lady of Health High School, Cuncolim from 1964 to 1979 and St. Xavier's High School.[1]

Role in Goa's freedom struggle

Vaz was a member of the Azad Gomantak Dal. He was also a joint secretary of the "Goan Students Association Bombay". In 1956, under his leadership, Vaz held an assembly at Bombay for the immediate withdrawal of the Portuguese colonial rulers in Goa. Following this event, the Portuguese government blacklisted Vaz and was banned entry in Goa till Goa Liberation Day.[1]

Positions held

• Member of Library Committee 1980–81
• Member of the committee to solve the dispute between Ramponcars and Mechanized Boat Operators
• Member of the Select Committee on Bill No. 27 of The Goa, Daman and Diu Education Bill 1980
• Ex-President of Cuncolim Union, Goa
• Executive Committee member of the Headmasters Association.[1]

References

1. "Goa Legislative Assembly". www.goavidhansabha.gov.in. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
2. "Members recall late MLA's simplicity". The Times of India. 31 July 2002. Retrieved 9 September 2022.
3. "Goa Assembly Election Results in 1980". Elections in India. Retrieved 11 September 2022.
4. "IndiaVotes AC: Goa, Daman And Diu 1980". IndiaVotes. Retrieved 11 September 2022.