Alina Saldanha
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PartyIndependent
Other political
affiliationsBharatiya Janata Party (till 2021)
affiliationsBharatiya Janata Party (till 2021)
SpouseJosé Matanhy de Saldanha (died 2012)
OccupationPolitician
Alina Saldanha | |
|---|---|
 Saldanha in 2017 | |
| Minister of Rural Development Museum Science & Technology Environment in the Goa Government | |
| In office 2012–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party (till 2021) |
| Spouse | José Matanhy de Saldanha (died 2012) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Alina Saldanha is an Indian politician. She is former member of the Goa Legislative Assembly representing the Cortalim constituency.[1]
She entered politics after the death of her husband José Matanhy de Saldanha in 2012, he was the sitting member of the Goa Legislative Assembly representing the Cortalim constituency. She fought the by poll from his seat.[2][3]
Ministry
She was the only woman Minister in the Laxmikant Parsekar led government in Goa.[4][5][6]
