Alina Saldanha is an Indian politician. She is former member of the Goa Legislative Assembly representing the Cortalim constituency.[1]
Alina Saldanha | |
|---|---|
 Saldanha in 2017 | |
| Minister of Rural Development Museum Science & Technology Environment in the Goa Government | |
| In office 2012–2014 | |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Aam Aadmi Party |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party (till 2021) |
| Spouse | José Matanhy de Saldanha (died 2012) |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
editShe 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
editShe was the only woman Minister in the Laxmikant Parsekar led government in Goa.[4][5][6]
Portfolios
editShe is in charge of
References
edit- ^ "Alina Saldhana (Winner) CORTALIM (BYE ELECTION 02-06-2012) (SOUTH GOA)". myneta.info. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "Goa: Alina Saldanha elected unopposed as Cong candidate withdraws". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "Goa by-poll: Alina Saldanha files nomination on BJP ticket". ndtv.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "Alina Saldanha to be inducted into Goa Cabinet on June 8". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "Goa minister Alina Saldanha reiterates demand for special status". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 29 March 2016. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "the only woman member in the Goa cabinet". mid-day.com. 9 May 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
- ^ "Alina Saldanha gets environment, forest portfolios". business-standard.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "Saldanha confirms tiger presence in Goa's wildlife". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "forest minister Alina". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
External links
edit- Council of Ministers Archived 23 June 2022 at the Wayback Machine
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