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Chevalier John Ladislaus Pitchaiya Roche Victoria K. S. G (b. 26 September 1894 - d. 15 October 1962)[1] was an Indian politician from Tuticorin belonging to the Indian National Congress. He hailed from a wealthy and eminent Paravar family and was also a businessman with ownership in several commercial ventures. From 1926-46, he served as the chairman of the Tuticorin Municipality. Additionally, he was a member of the Madras Presidency Legislative Assembly during 1937-42 and a nominated member of the Madras Legislative Council from 1946. Roche served as the minister for Food and Fisheries in the P. S. Kumaraswami Raja cabinet during 2 June 1949 – 8 February 1952. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as an Indian National Congress candidate from Tuticorin constituency in the 1952 election.[2]Furthermore, he held the position of governor of Rotary district 320 (covering Sri Lanka and South India).[3][4]
J. L. P. Roche Victoria | |
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Born | John Ladislaus Pitchaiya Roche Victoria 26 September 1894 |
Died | 15 October 1962 68) | (aged
Occupation | Politician |
Victoria became a Chevalier of the Order of St. Gregory the Great.[citation needed] The Roche park in Tuticorin is named after him.[5]
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