Alina Saldanha
Alina Saldanha | |
|---|---|
| Minister of Rural Development Museum Science & Technology Environment in the Goa Government | |
| Assumed office 2012 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality |  Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse | José Matanhy de Saldanha |
| Occupation | Politician |
Alina Saldanha is an Indian politician from the state of Goa. She is a first term member of the Goa Legislative Assembly representing the Cortalim constituency.[1]
Political career
She was thrust into politics by 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 is only woman Minister in the Laxmikant Parsekar led government in Goa.[4][5]
Portfolios
She is in charge of
References
- ^ "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. Retrieved 14 May 2016.
- ^ "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.