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Captain Viriato Fernandes
INC

Captain Viriato Fernandes

Lok Sabha MP
Father's Name
Prudente Fernandes
Profession
Ex-Naval Officer, Mechanical Engineer, Social Activist
Gender
Male
Age
55 years (b. ~1971)

Captain Viriato Fernandes is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to INC, representing South Goa, Goa. He is 55 years old and has declared B.E. Mechanical Engineering as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹4.85 Cr with liabilities of ₹12.0 L. The affidavit lists 1 criminal case, 1 of them pending; pending cases are allegations, not findings of guilt. Our records show 2 elections contested, 1 won.

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Age
55
Years
Education
B.E. Mechanical Engineering
Goa University; PG Diploma in Operations Management & Supply Chain Management
Net Assets (2024)
₹4.73 Cr
2024 Election Affidavit
Criminal Cases
1
0 disposed · 0 convicted
Attendance (Avg.)
91%
Across 1 sessions
Questions Asked
38
In Parliament
Debates
12
In Parliament

Political Career Timeline

  1. 1991
    Indian Navy Air Engineering Officer· INAS 310, INS Hansa

    Commissioned officer in Indian Navy; awarded Operation Vijay Star in Kargil War.

  2. 2018
    Founder Member· Goa

    Led environmental and civic rights movement in Goa.

  3. 2022
    Assembly Candidate· Dabolim

    Contested Goa Legislative Assembly election.

  4. 2024
    Member of Parliament· South GoaCurrent

    Elected to the 18th Lok Sabha.

Election History

YearHouseConstituencyPartyResultVotesVote Share
2022AssemblyDabolimINCLost11,52038.2%
2024Lok SabhaSouth Goa
✋
INC
Won2,17,08148.35%

Parliamentary Performance

91%
Average Attendance
38
Questions Asked
12
Debates Participated
—
Private Members Bills
Committees (0)

No committee memberships on record.

Attendance by session (1)
Overall91%

Parliamentary Activitylive from Sansad

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Financial Profile(2024)

₹4.85 Cr
Total Assets
  • Immovable Assets₹3.00 Cr62%
  • Movable Assets₹1.85 Cr38%
  • Liabilities₹12.0 L2%
Movable Assets
₹1.85 Cr
Immovable Assets
₹3.00 Cr
Liabilities
₹12.0 L
Net Assets
₹4.73 Cr

Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited

Criminal Cases

1
Pending
0
Disposed
0
Convicted
0
Acquitted
  1. 1
    Environmental Demonstration Matter2020Pending
    Court — Vasco Judicial Magistrate

Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.

Declared assets over time

Only one affidavit is on record, so there is no growth to show yet.

Compared with peers
Captain Viriato Fernandes
₹4.85 Cr · 1 case
Average of 98 INC Lok Sabha MPs
₹17.92 Cr · 3.4 cases

Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology

Family

CF
Captain Viriato Fernandes
Lok Sabha MP
Parents
PF
Father
Prudente Fernandes
VF
Mother
Viviana de Mendonca Fernandes
Spouse
MF
Wife/Spouse
Melanie Fernandes
Private Executive / Homemaker · ₹4.5 L

Education

B.E. Mechanical Engineering
Goa University; PG Diploma in Operations Management & Supply Chain Management

Income(2023 - 2024)

Total declared income
₹23.0 L
Self₹18.5 L
Wife/Spouse — Melanie Fernandes₹4.5 L
Declared income by year (5)
2023 - 2024₹18.5 L
2022 - 2023₹16.5 L
2021 - 2022₹15.0 L
2020 - 2021₹13.5 L
2019 - 2020₹12.0 L

Frequently asked questions

Which constituency does Captain Viriato Fernandes represent?

Captain Viriato Fernandes is a Lok Sabha MP representing South Goa, Goa and belongs to INC.

What are the declared assets of Captain Viriato Fernandes?

Captain Viriato Fernandes declared total assets of ₹4.85 Cr and liabilities of ₹12.0 L in the 2024 election affidavit.

How many criminal cases does Captain Viriato Fernandes have?

Captain Viriato Fernandes declared 1 criminal case in the election affidavit (1 pending). Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions.

What is the educational qualification of Captain Viriato Fernandes?

Captain Viriato Fernandes declared B.E. Mechanical Engineering as the highest educational qualification.

How old is Captain Viriato Fernandes?

Captain Viriato Fernandes is 55 years old as per the records on file.

What was Captain Viriato Fernandes's most recent election result?

Captain Viriato Fernandes won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from South Goa with a 48.35% vote share.

Sources
Election Commission of India (ECI)2024 Election AffidavitParliament of India (Digital Sansad)ADR ReportsPRS Legislative Research
Last updated 2024 Election Affidavit
Compiled from public records.