Vasant Joshi
Vasant Subrai Joshi was an Indian politician and businessman from Goa, who was a Member of the Legislative Assembly representing the Mormugao Assembly constituency.
Early life
Vasant Subrai Joshi was born on 27 May 1921 in Vasco da Gama, Portuguese Goa.Career
Politics
Joshi was elected as MLA from the Mormugao Assembly constituency between 1972 and 1977.Business
Joshi operated multiple businesses in Vasco, including the dealership of a popular car brand.Education
After the Liberation of Goa, Vasco had no college. Joshi thus set up the Mormugao Education Society college in Joshi building, Vasco, on 14 June 1972. The college was later shifted to Zuarinagar.Personal life
Joshi and his family are linked to the Vasco Saptah. Every year, Joshi would place the shreefal in front of the statue of Lord Damodar at the Joshi house, signifying the beginning of the festival.He had two daughters and five sons.
During the events of Operation Vijay, Joshi offered his home as shelter to the common public of the city of Vasco.