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Political Campaigners


* Abbé Faria, a priest, a key participant in the Conspiracy Of The Pintos; later became a famous hypnotist and revolutionary in France.
* Pio Gama Pinto, supported Africa in colonial times, and rose to become director of the Pan African Press.
* Keith Vaz, Aden-born politician of Goan origin in the House of Commons. Member in the first Cabinet of Tony Blair.
* Rama Krishna Hegde, played the role of peace-maker between opposing factions of Goan patriots.
* Telo Mascarenhas, freedom-fighter and also did a Portuguese translation of the autobiography of Mahatma Gandhi.
* Laxmikant Bhembre, in forced exile in Portugal, conducted classes on the Bhagvadgita for Portuguese enthusiasts.
* Terekholvir Alfred Alfonso. Led group of satyagrahis to the Terekhol fort in Goa, during campaign against Portuguese rule.
* Eduardo Faleiro: prominent politician and former central minister.
* Dr. Simon C. Fernandes: freedom-fighter as well as former mayor of Bombay
* Narana Coissoró, member of the Portuguese Parliament.

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