Alina Saldanha

Alina Saldanha is an Indian politician from the state of Goa. She is a second term member of the Goa Legislative Assembly representing the Cortalim constituency.[1]

Alina Saldanha
Minister of Rural Development
Museum
Science & Technology
Environment in the Goa Government
Assumed office
2012
Personal details
NationalityIndian
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s)José Matanhy de Saldanha
OccupationPolitician

Political career

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. 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]

Portfolios

She is in charge of

  • Environment[7]
  • Rural Development
  • Ex-Forest[8][9]
  • Museum
  • Science & Technology

References
  1. "Alina Saldhana (Winner) CORTALIM (BYE ELECTION 02-06-2012) (SOUTH GOA)". myneta.info. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  2. "Goa: Alina Saldanha elected unopposed as Cong candidate withdraws". hindustantimes.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  3. "Goa by-poll: Alina Saldanha files nomination on BJP ticket". ndtv.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  4. "Alina Saldanha to be inducted into Goa Cabinet on June 8". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  5. "Goa minister Alina Saldanha reiterates demand for special status". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  6. "the only woman member in the Goa cabinet". mid-day.com. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  7. "Alina Saldanha gets environment, forest portfolios". business-standard.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  8. "Saldanha confirms tiger presence in Goa's wildlife". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
  9. "forest minister Alina". zeenews.india.com. Retrieved 14 May 2016.


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