MLA for Mapusa since 2019 and Deputy Speaker of the Goa Legislative Assembly. Born and raised in the constituency he serves.
Joshua Peter De Souza was born in Mapusa on 12 November 1988 and completed his B.Com at St. Xavier's College, Mapusa. Before entering the Assembly, he served the town as a municipal councillor.
He is the son of the late Francis D'Souza, former Deputy Chief Minister of Goa, who represented Mapusa for years. After his father's passing in 2019, Joshua contested the Mapusa by-election, won, and was re-elected in the 2022 Assembly election.
Alongside his legislative work, he is a businessman, entrepreneur and social worker, and National General Secretary of the BJP Minority Morcha.
Elected to the Mapusa Municipal Council, serving the ward until 2019.
Won the Mapusa by-election on a BJP ticket and took office on 28 May 2019.
Appointed Vice Chairman of the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation and National General Secretary of the BJP Minority Morcha.
Re-elected from Mapusa, then elected Deputy Speaker on 22 July 2022 by 24 votes to 12. Also named Chairman of the Mormugao Planning and Development Authority.
Election results and committee work in the Goa Legislative Assembly.
| Election | Votes polled | Votes received | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022, Eighth Assembly | 23,240 | 10,195 | 1,647 |
| 2019 by-election, Seventh Assembly | 22,451 | 11,167 | 1,151 |
Questions and motions he has brought to the Assembly on behalf of Mapusa.
Asked what the government would do about Mapusa's water shortfall, including augmenting the Assonora treatment plant and building new reservoirs for the area.
Assembly question, July 2022Brought a calling attention motion on unfenced lakes and ponds after two children from Mapusa drowned, asking what steps the government would take to prevent such accidents.
Calling attention, 2021Questioned staff strength at the roads and water divisions in Mapusa and whether shortages were delaying repairs and water supply.
Assembly questions, July 2022Asked for details of vacant and run-down government buildings, plans to put them to use, and the condition of the PWD sub-division office in Mapusa.
Assembly question, July 2022Three roles, one aim: a Mapusa that works better for the people who live and trade in it.
Civic issues, local development and day-to-day grievances from Mapusa residents, handled through the MLA office.
As Deputy Speaker, presiding over proceedings of the Goa Legislative Assembly and upholding the conduct of the House.
Through GSIDC and MPDA, contributing to how public infrastructure and planned development take shape across Goa.
Have an issue in Mapusa that needs attention? Call or visit the office of the Deputy Speaker.
Office of the Deputy Speaker
Goa Legislative Assembly Complex, Porvorim, Goa 403521
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