H. M. Lodhia | |
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Fijian House of Representatives (Indo-Fijian Communal) | |
In office 1972–1985 | |
Nadi Township Board Chairman | |
In office 1970–1972 | |
Preceded by | A. H. Sahu Khan |
Nadi Town Council Mayor | |
In office 1972–1973 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Nadi,Fiji |
Political party | National Federation Party |
Children | Chandrakant Lodhia,NFP treasurer |
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