Benjamin Silva | |
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Member of Goa Legislative Assembly | |
In office 2012–2017 | |
Preceded by | Filipe Nery Rodrigues |
Succeeded by | Filipe Nery Rodrigues |
Constituency | Velim |
Personal details | |
Born | Benjamin Silva Goa,India |
Political party | All India Trinamool Congress |
Other political affiliations | Independent |
Residence | Ambelim,Goa India |
Education | 10th Pass |
Profession | Fishing Business |
Benjamin Silva is an Indian politician. He was elected to the Goa Legislative Assembly from Velim in the 2012 Goa Legislative Assembly election as an Independent member. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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