Jules Rattankoemar Ajodhia | |
|---|---|
 Ajodhia in 2005 | |
| 3rd Vice President of Suriname | |
| In office 12 August 2000 – 12 August 2005 | |
| President | Ronald Venetiaan |
| Preceded by | Pretaap Radhakishun |
| Succeeded by | Ram Sardjoe |
| In office 16 September 1991 – 15 September 1996 | |
| President | Ronald Venetiaan |
| Preceded by | Jules Wijdenbosch |
| Succeeded by | Pretaap Radhakishun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 January 1945 Wanica District, Colony of Suriname |
| Died | 29 March 2024 (aged 79) Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Nationality |
 Surinamese |
| Political party | Progressive Reform Party |
Jules Rattankoemar Ajodhia (27 January 1945 – 29 March 2024) was a Surinamese politician. He was a member of the Progressive Reform Party. [1] From 1988 to 1990, he was Minister of Justice and Police. He was also twice vice president of Suriname. [2]
Life and career
Jules Rattankoemar Ajodhia was born in Wanica District on 27 January 1945. [1]
The first term as vice president was from 16 September 1991 to 15 September 1996. [3] The second term started on 12 August 2000 and ended on 12 August 2005. [4]
Ajodhia died at the St. Vincentius Hospital in Paramaribo, on 29 March 2024, at the age of 79. [5]
References
- ^ a b Roger East; Richard J. Thomas (3 June 2014). Profiles of People in Power: The World's Government Leaders. Routledge. p. 493. ISBN 978-1-317-63940-4.
- ^ "US State Department Background on Suriname". Retrieved 5 January 2011.
- ^ "Carter Center Report on 1991 Suriname Elections". Retrieved 5 January 2011.
- ^ "Kabinet van de Vicepresident - Historie". Archived from the original on 2018-05-21. Retrieved 2018-05-20.
- ^ DBS, DBS. "Voormalig vicepresident Jules Ajodhia op 79-jarige leeftijd overleden". dbsuriname.com. Dagblad Suriname. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
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