Richard Hay (politician)
Richard Hay | |
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Anglo-Indian reserved seats (Kerala ) | |
In office 23 July 2015 – 23 May 2019 | |
Personal details | |
Born | 9 June 1952 Thalassery, Madras State, India | (age 72)
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Spouse | Shakila Hay |
Alma mater | University of Calicut |
Occupation | Politician |
Profession |
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Website | richardhay |
Richard Hay (born 9 June 1952) is an Indian politician, representing
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
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".
References
- ^ "Richard Hay Biography". Richard Hay's Official Website. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Issues Christians face are creation of the Cong: Richard Hay". Manorama Online. Archived from the original on 13 May 2016. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "Richard Hay active in cultural, social circles in Thalassery". The Hindu. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "Members : Lok Sabha". 164.100.47.192. Retrieved 3 December 2016.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Shipra Publications". Shiprapublications.org. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ "14 months on, nominated Anglo-Indian Lok Sabha member Richard Hay sworn in". The Hindu. 6 August 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2016.
- ^ IANS (12 May 2016). "BJP drops Ahluwalia from PAC, Congress in minority in key panel". Zee News. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Richard Hay active in cultural, social circles in Thalassery". The Hindu. 25 July 2015. Retrieved 3 December 2016.