About M. S. Buksh
M. S. Buksh was a politician.
Mirza Salim Buksh (died 27 July 1967)
He was one of the early group of Indi-Fijians to acquire sufficient formal education to be employed in government service. In 1922, Buksh, together with Odin Ramrakha and Vishnu Deo, helped the Raju Commission that made inquiries into the conditions of the Indian community in Fiji. In 1924, he was one of the founding members of the Indian Reform League, the first social and sporting organisation formed for Fiji Indians. He was also a founding member of the Fiji Muslim League in 1926. He worked for the Supreme Court of Fiji and as a repatriation officer. Although he retired in 1939, he returned to work for the civil service during World War II.
Family life He married Sarah Florence Whippy and had seven children, including Mirza Namrud Buksh.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was M. S. Buksh?
Fijian politician
When was M. S. Buksh born?
M. S. Buksh was born in Chennai.
When did M. S. Buksh die?
M. S. Buksh died on 27 July 1967 in Fiji, Lautoka.
What was M. S. Buksh's occupation?
M. S. Buksh was a politician.
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