Irene Jai Narayan | |
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| Member of Legislative Council (Fiji) Suva Indian Communal Constituency | |
| In office 1966–1972 | |
| Member of House of Representatives (Fiji) Suva City Indian Communal Constituency | |
| In office 1972–1987 | |
| Minister of Indian Affairs | |
| In office 1987–1992 | |
| Senator | |
| In office 1994–1999 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 February 1932 Lucknow, British India |
| Died | 29 July 2011 (aged 79) Suva, Fiji |
| Political party | National Federation Party, Alliance Party, National Alliance Party |
| Spouse | Jai Narayan |
| Residence(s) | Suva, Fiji |
| Profession | Teacher |
Irene Jai Narayan (23 February 1932[1] – 29 July 2011) was an Indian-born teacher and politician, who had a significant influence on politics in Fiji.[2] She came to Fiji in 1959 after marrying Jai Narayan, a well known school Principal in Suva, and began her career as a teacher. She taught in DAV Girls School and MGM High School in Suva before entering politics.[3]
- ^ Who's Who in Asian and Australasian Politics. Bowker-Saur. 1991. ISBN 9780862915933. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ Lal, Brij V. (January 2006). Islands of turmoil: elections and politics in Fiji. Asia Pacific Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-7315-3751-8. Retrieved 4 April 2011.
- ^ Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry remembers Irene Jai Narayan Archived 2011-08-08 at the Wayback Machine, flp.org.fj; accessed 22 August 2016.