Richard Hay (politician)

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Richard Hay
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Member of the Indian Parliament
for Anglo-Indian reserved seats (Kerala)
In office
23 July 2015 23 May 2019
Personal details
Born9 June 1952 (1952-06-09) (age 70)
Thalassery, Madras State, India
NationalityIndian
Political party Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s)Shakila Hay
Alma mater University of Calicut
OccupationPolitician
Profession
  • Educationalist
  • teacher
  • writer
  • social worker
  • sportsperson
Website richardhay.in

Richard Hay (born 9 June 1952) is an Indian politician, representing Bharatiya Janata Party, and was a Member of Parliament from Kerala as a nominated member of the Lok Sabha, representing the Anglo-Indian community from 2015 to 2019.

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Early life and career

Richard Hay was born in Thalassery, Kerala and had his education at Holy Angels School and St. Joseph's School, Thalassery. He took his B.Com. degree from Government College, Madappally and M.Com degree from the Dept. of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Calicut and M.C.T. degree from the Dept. of Education, University of Calicut. [1]

Richard Hay received acclaim, when as principal, he secured NAAC accreditation for four different government colleges. [2] He was a chairman of the Malabar Heritage Society and the first chairperson of the Special Olympics International, Kerala. [2] As member of the Lions International, Prof. Hay was elected as Lions district governor in 2003-2004. [3] He currently serves as the President of the Latin Catholic Association, Kannur, the Vice-President of the Anglo-Indian Association and an Organiser for the Nature Clubs of India. [4] Hay started the Campus Innovative Group, which visits colleges to motivate students and consult with them on how to develop the country. [2] In 2015 his book, Professionalization of Teachers and Institutions, was published. [5]

Political career

Hay joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2014. [2] He was appointed to the 16th Lok Sabha as one of the two appointed members representing the Anglo-Indian community. [6] On 1 May 2016, he was appointed to the Public Accounts Committee. [7]

Honours

In 1990, the Lions International recognised Hay for 10 years of active Lion's Club service. [8]

Personal life

Richard Hay married Shakila in 1980; they have two daughters; Romola Joy and Rowina Cattungal. Romola lives in Canada and is a teacher and Rowina is a US-based engineer. Hay lists his favourite pastimes as "swimming, reading, gardening and travelling".

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