Jules Ajodhia
Surinamese politician (1945–2024)
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Jules Rattankoemar Ajodhia (27 January 1945 – 29 March 2024) was a Surinamese politician. He was a member of the Progressive Reform Party.[1] From 1988 to 1990, he was Minister of Justice and Police. He was also twice vice president of Suriname.[2]
PresidentRonald Venetiaan
Preceded byPretaap Radhakishun
Succeeded byRam Sardjoe
PresidentRonald Venetiaan
Jules Rattankoemar Ajodhia | |
|---|---|
Ajodhia in 2005 | |
| 3rd Vice President of Suriname | |
| In office 12 August 2000 – 12 August 2005 | |
| President | Ronald Venetiaan |
| Preceded by | Pretaap Radhakishun |
| Succeeded by | Ram Sardjoe |
| In office 16 September 1991 – 15 September 1996 | |
| President | Ronald Venetiaan |
| Preceded by | Jules Wijdenbosch |
| Succeeded by | Pretaap Radhakishun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 January 1945 |
| Died | 29 March 2024 (aged 79) Paramaribo, Suriname |
| Party | Progressive Reform Party |
Life and career
Jules Rattankoemar Ajodhia was born in Wanica District on 27 January 1945.[1]
The first term as vice president was from 16 September 1991 to 15 September 1996.[3] The second term started on 12 August 2000 and ended on 12 August 2005.[4]
Ajodhia died at the St. Vincentius Hospital in Paramaribo, on 29 March 2024, at the age of 79.[5]
