The man who received five talents went off at once and traded with them and made five more talents. (Mt.25/16) This sentence of the Scripture fits well to Mr. Ivan D.Souza who never let an opportunity pass without achieving a definite result in his life. MR. IVAN D.SOUZA, is the famous Advocate, Daring Youth Leader, Social Activist, Efficient Political Leader and above all a most suitable Catholic Candidate for the next MLA election in  Mangalore. Therefore the Konkaniworld declares him to be the Super Star of this month. We congratulate Mr. Ivan D.Souza for his achievements and present his profile to the public.

Mr. Ivan D.Souza

Educational Profile
Born on 10th Aug 1965, in Mudarangady Parish; did his primary education in St. Xavier.s Higher Primary school in Mudarangady; High school in St. Mary.s High School, Shirva; PUC and Gradua­tion in St. Aloysius College, Mangalore. In 1986 he joined SDM Law College to pursue his dream of becoming a lawyer and obtained LLB degree in 1989. Soon after the results of LLB he started practicing his profession as a junior lawyer under the direction of Mr. Sitaram Shetty , a Senior advocate of Mangalore. In the same year he did a PG Diploma in Personnel and Industrial Relations, which added one more feather to his educational achievements.

Leadership Profile
His leadership journey started in 1979 with his entry into CYM of Mudarangandy parish at the age of 14. He became the President of the unit in 1980. His next leap is to the President.s post of Shirva Varado Youth Co-ordinator.s Committee. His daring leadership and outstanding performances were noted by everybody and he was forced to remain as President for three years. He used the youth force to remove the obstacles that blocked the starting of St Mary.s College, Shirva. Under his leadership the Varado Committee organized two musical nites to raise funds. The Committee contributed Rs 35,000/- to St. Mary.s College and started a higher  education fund for poor students with an initial amount Rs. 21,000/-. He entered into Jasmine Jaycees of Shirva where he was elected President of  the same at the age of 19. Probably he is one of the youngest Presidents in the history of  Jaycees.

He was elected director of Shirva Agricultural Co-op Society in 1988 and served for three terms as Director and one term as President. Now it is a full-fledged bank with 7 branches.

In his parish he entered into the Parish Council to render his services to the Church. He became the secretary of the Parish Council for three terms and Vice President for one term.

His political career began in the year 1983 as a party worker of Janatha Party. He was appointed as President of Yuva Janatha Party of Kaup Block in 1985 and served the post till 1989. In 1986 he contested for the Mandal Panchayath elections as the party candidate of Janatha Party and got elected.
 


He served as the head of various committees in the Mandal Panchayath for six years. In the same year he became the CYM President of Mangalore Diocese. In 1989 he became the President of Student Council of SDM Law College and General Secretary of All College Students Union of Mangalore University. In 1992, he contested for Village Panchayath elections of Mudarangady, got  elected and served for seven years as a member of the same. In the same year he was appointed as  the Districtor Yuva Janatha Party of Kaup Constituency.



In 1990 he became the District President of Yuva Janatha Dal of Undivided Dakshina Kannada District. He mobilized youth all over the district conducting more than 15 Leadership Training Programmes for the Party workers from Byndoor to Sullia. During this period  the Media projected the activities of the Yuva Janatha Dal as Peoples. Force. He conducted lots of Social Work programmes through the party workers which was a rare phenomena in those  days. He utilized his position to get funds from CM.s Fund. He organized rallies and implemented policies of the Janatha Dal Govt. He also worked as an election agent in all General  Elections for Assembly, Parliament and other local bodies.

In 1994, he contested for the MLA post of the Kaup constituency from Janatha Party. He was the only Catholic Candidate in the State contesting in the Janatha Party. He  lost with a small margin of 1500 votes against Mr. Vasanth Salian, a Minister from Congress Party.

In 1995, He was appointed Chairman of the Karnataka State Cashew Development Board. He was the youngest among all the 78 Chairmen in the State. He conducted Training Programmes for the cashew growers in the State and supplied seedlings for free  distribution.

In 1996, He became the Senate member of Mangalore University and thereafter  elected to be the member of Syndicate and member of Academic Council. He was the first Christian candidate to secure that position in the history of Mangalore University. He used this opportunity to introduce new Vocational courses such as BCA, BHS, BFND, and promoted sports  at the university level. He fought against the injustice done to the Catholic Colleges  from the University. While serving three years term as Senate and Syndicate member he worked as the head of several commission appointed by the University.

In 1999, his party got divided as JDU and JDS. He remained in JDS and contested for the MLA.s post from Kaup Constituency again. The division in the party affected the  election adversely and his efforts did not bear fruits. In the same year he became District  President of JDS and Served the Party till 2003. Again division in the party forced him to quit  JDS.

In 2004, he joined Congress in the presence of CM , Mr. S.M. Krishna, in  Bangalore. Recognizing his caliber the party appointed him to be the District Vice President of  Congress Party.
 

In 2005, Karnataka Govt appointed him to be the Director of CAMPCO, a prestigious Public Enterprise in the State.

Advocate Profile-
In 1994, he began his profession as independent lawyer opening an office in Mangalore. He fought major Criminal cases of TADA act. He has argued cases in Udupi, Shimoga, Bangalore and in Mumbai High Court. In 2005, he got the status of the Notary Public from the Karnataka Govt.

In 2006, he was appointed to be Christina Marriage Registrar by the Govt of Karnataka. This office gives him rights to register marriages and issue certificates.

His services are well appreciated by the Catholics as well as the non Catholics in the District. His advice has been sought by the diocese in all Criminal Cases and often he is  involved in resolving disputes in the diocese.

Social Activist-Profile.
In 2000, he started a forum called Dakshina Kannada Karmika Parishath and became its founder President. This is a workers. forum to fight for their rights and promote  healthy relations between employers and employees. Presently more than 5000 members are in this forum.
 


From 2003 till today he is the president of Mahanagara Auto Chalakara Sanga. From 2004 till today he is the president of Dakshina Kannada Bus Workers Union. He also started the tempo workers union in Mangalore and Surathkal and became its founder  president.

 

He is the President of Body Builders Association of Dakshina Kannada. He has conducted National Body Builders Championship in Mangalore in 2006. It was organized for the first time in Mangalore.

He was the main organizer of the recent Christians Rally against the Hindu attackes on Christian.s institutions and hotels. He had addressed a gathering of 2000 in front of the Kadri Police station.

In October 2006, he organized the PADAYATHRA, A Rally on Foot, walked for 26 kilometers from Kottara to Mulki, addressed 8 gatherings on the way, appealing the Authorities to repair the National Highway.

Being the former President of ICYM, he was appointed to the Honorary  President of ICYM Diamond Jubilee Committee and organized a Motor Bike Rally and worked for the success of the Jubilee Event.


Awards-
Best Jaycees President Award, by Shirva Jaycees for his out-standing  performances at the age of 19. Rashtriya Ektha Award for outstanding individual achievements. Award  Presented in Bangalore.




National Excellence Award.



No one becomes leader by birth. It is one's hard work and continuous striving to achieve the goal that brings success. Mr. Ivan D.Souza has walked a long way  to acquire his present position. He has entered Politics, the most prestigious field yet  the most difficult one. In the present situation for a Christian Leader, belonging to a minority  community to climb the  ladder of leadership is next to impossible. At times we are disappointed to see that we do not have strong leaders in our community. Until and unless we work seriously and  promote someone who has the will and ability the status quo will continue. Therefore  here is Mr. Ivan D.Souza, the most capable leader. Let us accept him and support him.

More Photos

1. Addressing the Press on behalf of the Party


2. Peace March at Kalladka


3.Fund Collection for Tsunami Relief work


4. Representing Arecanut growers problems to Mr.Oscar Fernandes


5. Organised Catholic Voters’ meeting with Mr. Verappa Moily


6. With Former Deputy CM . Mr. Siddaramayya