Monica Raghwan
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Monica Raghwan is a Fijian politician. She was elected from the Samabula Tamavua Open Constituency into the House of Representatives in the 2006 elections, defeating Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua's (SDL) star recruit, Tupeni Baba.[1] The win also made her one of the youngest members of the House.
Early life and education
Monica Raghwan was born in Suva, Fiji on 22 November 1967. Her father, Vijay Raghwan, is a builder and President of Fiji Masters Builder Association. After completing her primary education at Veiuto Primary School and secondary education at Suva Grammar School, she studied at the University of Madras, India graduating with Bachelor of Science majoring in Botany. She later studied at the University of the South Pacific, obtaining Post Graduate Diploma in Biology (Plant Breeding). She has been employed in her family business, Raghwan Construction and as a research agronomist.[2]
Political engagement
She was a candidate for the Labour Party during the last Suva City Council elections.[3]
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External links
- Monica Raghwan on Facebook
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- Fiji Labour Party politicians
- Indian members of the House of Representatives (Fiji)
- University of the South Pacific alumni
- Living people
- 1967 births
- University of Madras alumni
- Fijian scientists
- Politicians from Suva
- Fijian women scientists
- 20th-century Fijian scientists
- 21st-century Fijian scientists