Oscar Fernandes

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Oscar Fernandes

Born March 27, 1941 (1941-03-27) (age 67)
Mangalore (Udupi)
Spouse Blossom Fernandes
Children 1 son and 1 daughter
Residence Doris Rest Haven, Ambalpady, Udupi, Mangalore - 575103.
Religion Christianity (Roman Catholicism)

Oscar Fernandes (born March 27, 1941) is a Minister of state (independent charge) of the Ministry of Labour and Employment in Dr. Manmohan Singh's UPA government in India. He is a senior Indian National Congress Leader and AICC General Secretary. He is from Udupi, Karnataka.

[edit] Personal Life

Oscar was born to Roque Fernandes and Leonissa M. Fernandes in Udupi. Fernandes was one of 12 children in his family, and grew up with a strong Catholic background. As a child he was an altar boy, and as a youth he was active in Church activities.

Oscar Fernandes married Blossom on 26 August 1981 and has a son and a daughter.