Vindhya Persaud

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Vindhya Vasini Persaud
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Minister of Human Services and Social Security in Guyana
Assumed office
5 August 2020
Occupation Medical doctor and politician

Vindhya Vasini Persaud (born Georgetown, Guyana) is a medical doctor and politician. [1] She is the current Guyanese Minister of Human Services and Social Security. [2] She was appointed Minister since August 2020. [3] She is the daughter of Reepu Daman Persaud.

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References

  1. "Dr Vindhya Persaud elected new head of Dharmic Sabha". Stabroek News. 20 June 2013. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  2. "SKNVibes | Speech by Minister of State for External Affairs & Parliamentary Affairs at PBD Virtual Conference "Role of Diaspora in Promotion of Indian Culture Abroad"". www.sknvibes.com. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  3. "PPP/C releases list of MPs". Stabroek News. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.