How to Pronounce Jack de Sequeira
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Apr 20, 1915 Died on 17 Oct 1989 (aged 74)
Indian politician
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About Jack De Sequeira
- Joao Hugo Eduardo de Sequeira (20 April 1915 – 17 October 1989), popularly known as Dr.
- Jack de Sequeira; also known as Jak Siker according to local naming conventions, was a prominent Goan politician and is popularly known in Goa as the Father of the Opinion Poll.
- The father of the Opinion Poll laid the foundation for Goa's Statehood.
- Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar and the Department of Posts released a special cover on Dr Jack de Sequeira on the occasion of Goa Statehood Day (30 May 2015).
- Speaking about Dr Sequeira, the Chief Minister said, "Sequeira fought to keep Goa as a separate entity with a unique identity." Parsekar further went on to say, "He brought in referendum to determine whether Goa should be merged with Maharashtra or not.
- It is only because of him that Goa got statehood on 30 May 1987.Dr.
- Jack de Sequeira was the founder president of the United Goans Party.
- He played a pivotal role in convincing the government of India to hold an opinion poll to decide the issue of the merger of Goa into the state of Maharashtra.
