Chevalier John Ladislaus Pitchaiya Roche Victoria (26 September 1894 – 15 October 1962) was an Indian politician from Tuticorin belonging to the Indian National Congress. He hailed from a wealthy and eminent Paravar family and was also a businessman with ownership in several commercial ventures. From 1926-46, he served as the chairman of the Tuticorin Municipality. Additionally, he was a member of the Madras Presidency Legislative Assembly during 1937-42 and a nominated member of the Madras Legislative Council from 1946. Roche served as the minister for Food and Fisheries in the P. S. Kumaraswami Raja cabinet during 2 June 1949 – 8 February 1952. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as an Indian National Congress candidate from Tuticorin constituency in the 1952 election.1951/52 Madras State Election Results, Election Commission of India Furthermore, he held the position of governor of Rotary district 320 (covering Sri Lanka and South India).
Victoria became a Chevalier of the Order of St. Gregory the Great. The Roche park in Tuticorin is named after him.
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