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{{short description|Indian politician}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2015}}
{{Infobox politician
|honorific_suffix =[[Member of Parliament (India)|MP]]
| name = Francisco Sardinha
| image =
| caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1946|04|15|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Curtorim]], [[Goa]], [[Portuguese India]]
| residence = [[Curtorim]], [[Goa]]
| death_date =
| death_place =
| office4 = 9th [[List of Chief Ministers of Goa|Chief Minister of Goa]]
| governor4=[[J. F. R. Jacob]]<br>[[Mohammed Fazal]]
| term_start4 = 24 November 1999
| term_end4 = 23 October 2000
| predecessor4 = [[Luizinho Faleiro]]
| successor4 = [[Manohar Parrikar]]
| party = [[Indian National Congress]]
| office = [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]]
| term_start1 =23 May 2019
| term_end1 =
| predecessor1 = [[Narendra Keshav Sawaikar]]
| successor1 =
| constituency1 = [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)|South Goa]]
| term_start2 = 2007
| term_end2 = 2014
| predecessor2 = [[Churchill Alemao]]
| successor2 = [[Narendra Keshav Sawaikar]]
| constituency2 = [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)|South Goa]]
| term_start3 = 1998
| term_end3 = 1999
| predecessor3 = [[Churchill Alemao]]
| successor3 = [[Ramakant Angle]]
| constituency3 = [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mormugao]]
| office7 = [[Goa Legislative Assembly #List of Speakers|Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly]]
| termstart7 = 2005
| deputy7 = Victoria Fernandes
| termend7 = 2007
| predecessor7 = [[Vishwas Satarkar]]
| successor7 = [[Pratapsingh Rane]]
| office5 = Member of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]]
| termstart5 = 1999
| term_end5 = 2007
| predecessor5 = [[Gaonkar Antonio Damiao]]
| successor5 = [[Aleixo Lourenco]]
| constituency5 = [[Curtorim (Goa Assembly constituency)|Curtorim]]
| termstart6 = 1977
| term_end6 = 1994
| predecessor6 = [[Eduardo Faleiro]]
| successor6 = [[Gaonkar Antonio Damiao]]
| constituency6 = [[Curtorim (Goa Assembly constituency)|Curtorim]]
| religion =
| spouse = Columba Sardinha
| website =
| children = 3 Sons
| date =
| year =
| source =
| alma_mater = [[Parvatibai Chowgule College]]<br>[[Bombay University]]<br>Nirmala Institute of Education
| father = Caetano Sardinha
| mother = Rosa Maria Sardinha
| education = B.Sc., B.Ed.
| profession = Educationist<br>Farmer
}}
'''Francisco Sardinha''' (born 15 April 1946) is an [[India]]n politician, who is serving as the [[17th Lok Sabha|Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]], representing [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)|South Goa constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Members : Lok Sabha|url=http://loksabhaph.nic.in/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=3914|access-date=2021-07-11|website=loksabhaph.nic.in}}</ref> Prior to that, he served as the [[Chief Minister of Goa]] from 24 November 1999 to 23 October 2000. He is a former speaker of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] from 2005 until 2007. He is a member of the [[Indian National Congress]] political party.

==Political career==

Sardinha was a member of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] from 1977-1994.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Goa Legislative Assembly|url=https://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/member_profile.php?mem_id=91&flag_spk=SPK|access-date=2021-07-11|website=www.goavidhansabha.gov.in}}</ref> He held many portfolios in the Government of Goa under the Chief Ministership of Shri Pratapsing Rane. He was elected to the [[12th Lok Sabha]] in 1998 from [[Mormugao (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mormugao constituency]] in [[Goa]].

He again became a member of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] in 1999 and remained in office till 2007.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=July 30|first1=IMPACT FEATURE india today digital|last2=July 30|first2=2019UPDATED|last3=Ist|first3=2019 15:47|title=The Goa mining debate: How and why mining has come to a standstill in Goa|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/impact-feature/story/the-goa-mining-debate-how-and-why-mining-has-come-to-a-standstill-in-goa-1575216-2019-07-30|access-date=2021-07-11|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref>

In 1999, he broke away from the [[Indian National Congress]] and formed a new political party, the [[Goa People's Congress]], and became Chief minister of a coalition government in the state. He remained in office till 2000.<ref>{{Cite web|last1=Apr 21|first1=Ruvina Khan / TNN /|last2=2019|last3=Ist|first3=11:05|title=Mormugao's support vital for Sawaikar to retain seat - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/goa/news/mormugaos-support-vital-for-sawaikar-to-retain-seat/articleshow/68972372.cms|access-date=2021-07-11|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

Later, Sardinha's GPC merged with Indian National Congress on 5 April 2001. He became Speaker of [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] in 2005.

He was elected to the [[14th Lok Sabha]] in a by-election in November, 2007 from Mormugao. He was re-elected to the [[15th Lok Sabha]] in 2009 from [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)|South Goa]] constituency.<ref name="ip">{{cite web|title=Detailed Profile: Francisco Sardinha|url=http://india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=3914|publisher=india.gov.in website|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref>

Although an incumbent, he was denied the [[Indian National Congress]] party's candidature for the South Goa Lok Sabha seat for the 2014 elections, a move instigated by political rivals outside the party. The candidature was instead offered to Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, an MLA representing the [[Curtorim]] Constituency in the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]]. Mr. Sardinha made his displeasure known but continued being loyal to the Congress. However, Shalom Sardinha, son of Mr. Sardinha, contested the election as an independent to protest the unfair denial of ticket. Both Mr.Lourenco and Shalom lost the election, in what would have been a sure victory for the Congress had Mr.Sardinha been given the ticket.

Mr. Sardinha is credited with many pioneering contributions in Goa's development especially in education, agriculture, and sports. In his last term as Member of Parliament (2009-2014), he was appointed Chairman of the Estimates Committee, the most prestigious committee of Lok Sabha. He was the 25th Chairman of the Committee since 1950 and one of the five longest-serving Chairmen.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Senior Congress leaders called to Delhi for consultations|url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Senior-Congress-leaders-called-to-Delhi-for-consultations/176522|access-date=2021-07-11|website=oHeraldo}}</ref>

==Notes==
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	Sardinha was a member of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] from 1977-1994.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Goa Legislative Assembly\|url=https://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/member_profile.php?mem_id=91&flag_spk=SPK\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=www.goavidhansabha.gov.in}}</ref> He held many portfolios in the Government of Goa under the Chief Ministership of Shri Pratapsing Rane. He was elected to the [[12th Lok Sabha]] in 1998 from [[Mormugao (Lok Sabha constituency)\|Mormugao constituency]] in [[Goa]].		Sardinha was a member of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] from 1977-1994.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Goa Legislative Assembly\|url=https://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/member_profile.php?mem_id=91&flag_spk=SPK\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=www.goavidhansabha.gov.in}}</ref> He held many portfolios in the Government of Goa under the Chief Ministership of Shri Pratapsing Rane. He was elected to the [[12th Lok Sabha]] in 1998 from [[Mormugao (Lok Sabha constituency)\|Mormugao constituency]] in [[Goa]].

	He again became a member of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] in 1999 and remained in office till 2007.<ref>{{Cite web\|~~last1~~=July 30~~\|first1=IMPACT FEATURE india today digital\|last2=July 30\|first2=2019UPDATED\|last3=Ist\|first3=~~2019 ~~15:47~~\|title=The Goa mining debate: How and why mining has come to a standstill in Goa\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/impact-feature/story/the-goa-mining-debate-how-and-why-mining-has-come-to-a-standstill-in-goa-1575216-2019-07-30\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref>		He again became a member of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] in 1999 and remained in office till 2007.<ref>{{Cite web\|date=July 30, 2019\|title=The Goa mining debate: How and why mining has come to a standstill in Goa\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/impact-feature/story/the-goa-mining-debate-how-and-why-mining-has-come-to-a-standstill-in-goa-1575216-2019-07-30\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref>

	In 1999, he broke away from the [[Indian National Congress]] and formed a new political party, the [[Goa People's Congress]], and became Chief minister of a coalition government in the state. He remained in office till 2000.<ref>{{Cite web\|~~last1=Apr 21\|first1~~=Ruvina Khan ~~/ TNN /~~\|~~last2~~=2019~~\|last3=Ist\|first3=11:05~~\|title=Mormugao's support vital for Sawaikar to retain seat - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/goa/news/mormugaos-support-vital-for-sawaikar-to-retain-seat/articleshow/68972372.cms\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref>		In 1999, he broke away from the [[Indian National Congress]] and formed a new political party, the [[Goa People's Congress]], and became Chief minister of a coalition government in the state. He remained in office till 2000.<ref>{{Cite web\|author=Ruvina Khan\|date=Apr 21, 2019\|title=Mormugao's support vital for Sawaikar to retain seat - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/goa/news/mormugaos-support-vital-for-sawaikar-to-retain-seat/articleshow/68972372.cms\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref>

	Later, Sardinha's GPC merged with Indian National Congress on 5 April 2001. He became Speaker of [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] in 2005.		Later, Sardinha's GPC merged with Indian National Congress on 5 April 2001. He became Speaker of [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] in 2005.

	He was elected to the [[14th Lok Sabha]] in a by-election in November, 2007 from Mormugao. He was re-elected to the [[15th Lok Sabha]] in 2009 from [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)\|South Goa]] constituency.<ref name="ip">{{cite web\|title=Detailed Profile: Francisco Sardinha\|url=http://india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=3914\|publisher=india.gov.in website\|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref>		He was elected to the [[14th Lok Sabha]] in a by-election in November, 2007 from Mormugao. He was re-elected to the [[15th Lok Sabha]] in 2009 from [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)\|South Goa]] constituency.<ref name="ip">{{cite web\|title=Detailed Profile: Francisco Sardinha\|url=http://india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=3914\|publisher=india.gov.in website\|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref>

	Although an incumbent, he was denied the [[Indian National Congress]] party's candidature for the South Goa Lok Sabha seat for the 2014 elections, a move instigated by political rivals outside the party. The candidature was instead offered to Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, an MLA representing the [[Curtorim]] Constituency in the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]]. Mr. Sardinha made his displeasure known but continued being loyal to the Congress. However, Shalom Sardinha, son of Mr. Sardinha, contested the election as an independent to protest the unfair denial of ticket. Both Mr.Lourenco and Shalom lost the election, in what would have been a sure victory for the Congress had Mr.Sardinha been given the ticket.

	Mr. Sardinha is credited with many pioneering contributions in Goa's development especially in education, agriculture, and sports. In his last term as Member of Parliament (2009-2014), he was appointed Chairman of the Estimates Committee, the most prestigious committee of Lok Sabha. He was the 25th Chairman of the Committee since 1950 and one of the five longest-serving Chairmen.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Senior Congress leaders called to Delhi for consultations\|url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Senior-Congress-leaders-called-to-Delhi-for-consultations/176522\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=oHeraldo}}</ref>		Mr. Sardinha is credited with many pioneering contributions in Goa's development especially in education, agriculture, and sports. In his last term as Member of Parliament (2009-2014), he was appointed Chairman of the Estimates Committee, the most prestigious committee of Lok Sabha. He was the 25th Chairman of the Committee since 1950 and one of the five longest-serving Chairmen.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Senior Congress leaders called to Delhi for consultations\|url=https://www.heraldgoa.in/Goa/Senior-Congress-leaders-called-to-Delhi-for-consultations/176522\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=oHeraldo}}</ref>

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	'''Francisco Sardinha''' (born 15 April 1946) is an ~~[[India]]n~~ politician, who is serving as the [[17th Lok Sabha\|Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]], representing [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)\|South Goa constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Members : Lok Sabha\|url=http://loksabhaph.nic.in/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=3914\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=loksabhaph.nic.in}}</ref> Prior to that, he served as the [[Chief Minister of Goa]] from 24 November 1999 to 23 October 2000. He is a former speaker of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] from 2005 until 2007. He is a member of the [[Indian National Congress]] political party.		'''Francisco Sardinha''' (born 15 April 1946) is an Indian politician, who is serving as the [[17th Lok Sabha\|Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]], representing [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)\|South Goa constituency]].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Members : Lok Sabha\|url=http://loksabhaph.nic.in/Members/MemberBioprofile.aspx?mpsno=3914\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=loksabhaph.nic.in}}</ref> Prior to that, he served as the [[Chief Minister of Goa]] from 24 November 1999 to 23 October 2000. He is a former speaker of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] from 2005 until 2007. He is a member of the [[Indian National Congress]] political party.

	==Political career==		==Political career==

	Sardinha was a member of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] from 1977-1994.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Goa Legislative Assembly\|url=https://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/member_profile.php?mem_id=91&flag_spk=SPK\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=www.goavidhansabha.gov.in}}</ref> He held many portfolios in the Government of Goa under the Chief Ministership of Shri Pratapsing Rane. He was elected to the [[12th Lok Sabha]] in 1998 from [[Mormugao (Lok Sabha constituency)\|Mormugao constituency]] in [[Goa]].		Sardinha was a member of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] from 1977-1994.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Goa Legislative Assembly\|url=https://www.goavidhansabha.gov.in/member_profile.php?mem_id=91&flag_spk=SPK\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=www.goavidhansabha.gov.in}}</ref> He held many portfolios in the Government of Goa under the Chief Ministership of Shri Pratapsing Rane. He was elected to the [[12th Lok Sabha]] in 1998 from [[Mormugao (Lok Sabha constituency)\|Mormugao constituency]] in [[Goa]].

	He again became a member of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] in 1999 and remained in office till 2007.<ref>{{Cite web\|last1=July 30\|first1=IMPACT FEATURE india today digital\|last2=July 30\|first2=2019UPDATED\|last3=Ist\|first3=2019 15:47\|title=The Goa mining debate: How and why mining has come to a standstill in Goa\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/impact-feature/story/the-goa-mining-debate-how-and-why-mining-has-come-to-a-standstill-in-goa-1575216-2019-07-30\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref>		He again became a member of the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] in 1999 and remained in office till 2007.<ref>{{Cite web\|last1=July 30\|first1=IMPACT FEATURE india today digital\|last2=July 30\|first2=2019UPDATED\|last3=Ist\|first3=2019 15:47\|title=The Goa mining debate: How and why mining has come to a standstill in Goa\|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/impact-feature/story/the-goa-mining-debate-how-and-why-mining-has-come-to-a-standstill-in-goa-1575216-2019-07-30\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=India Today\|language=en}}</ref>

	In 1999, he broke away from the [[Indian National Congress]] and formed a new political party, the [[Goa People's Congress]], and became Chief minister of a coalition government in the state. He remained in office till 2000.<ref>{{Cite web\|last1=Apr 21\|first1=Ruvina Khan / TNN /\|last2=2019\|last3=Ist\|first3=11:05\|title=Mormugao's support vital for Sawaikar to retain seat - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/goa/news/mormugaos-support-vital-for-sawaikar-to-retain-seat/articleshow/68972372.cms\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref>		In 1999, he broke away from the [[Indian National Congress]] and formed a new political party, the [[Goa People's Congress]], and became Chief minister of a coalition government in the state. He remained in office till 2000.<ref>{{Cite web\|last1=Apr 21\|first1=Ruvina Khan / TNN /\|last2=2019\|last3=Ist\|first3=11:05\|title=Mormugao's support vital for Sawaikar to retain seat - Times of India\|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/goa/news/mormugaos-support-vital-for-sawaikar-to-retain-seat/articleshow/68972372.cms\|access-date=2021-07-11\|website=The Times of India\|language=en}}</ref>

	Later, Sardinha's GPC merged with Indian National Congress on 5 April 2001. He became Speaker of [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] in 2005.		Later, Sardinha's GPC merged with Indian National Congress on 5 April 2001. He became Speaker of [[Goa Legislative Assembly]] in 2005.

	He was elected to the [[14th Lok Sabha]] in a by-election in November, 2007 from Mormugao. He was re-elected to the [[15th Lok Sabha]] in 2009 from [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)\|South Goa]] constituency.<ref name="ip">{{cite web\|title=Detailed Profile: Francisco Sardinha\|url=http://india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=3914\|publisher=india.gov.in website\|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref>		He was elected to the [[14th Lok Sabha]] in a by-election in November, 2007 from Mormugao. He was re-elected to the [[15th Lok Sabha]] in 2009 from [[South Goa (Lok Sabha constituency)\|South Goa]] constituency.<ref name="ip">{{cite web\|title=Detailed Profile: Francisco Sardinha\|url=http://india.gov.in/govt/loksabhampbiodata.php?mpcode=3914\|publisher=india.gov.in website\|accessdate=30 March 2010}}</ref>

	Although an incumbent, he was denied the [[Indian National Congress]] party's candidature for the South Goa Lok Sabha seat for the 2014 elections, a move instigated by political rivals outside the party. The candidature was instead offered to Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, an MLA representing the [[Curtorim]] Constituency in the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]]. Mr. Sardinha made his displeasure known but continued being loyal to the Congress. However, Shalom Sardinha, son of Mr. Sardinha, contested the election as an independent to protest the unfair denial of ticket. Both Mr.Lourenco and Shalom lost the election, in what would have been a sure victory for the Congress had Mr.Sardinha been given the ticket.		Although an incumbent, he was denied the [[Indian National Congress]] party's candidature for the South Goa Lok Sabha seat for the 2014 elections, a move instigated by political rivals outside the party. The candidature was instead offered to Aleixo Reginaldo Lourenco, an MLA representing the [[Curtorim]] Constituency in the [[Goa Legislative Assembly]]. Mr. Sardinha made his displeasure known but continued being loyal to the Congress. However, Shalom Sardinha, son of Mr. Sardinha, contested the election as an independent to protest the unfair denial of ticket. Both Mr.Lourenco and Shalom lost the election, in what would have been a sure victory for the Congress had Mr.Sardinha been given the ticket.