Alina Saldanha

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Alina Saldanha
Minister of Rural Development
Museum
Science & Technology
Environment in the Goa Government
In office
2012–2014
Personal details
NationalityIndian
Political party Aam Aadmi Party
Other political
affiliations
Bharatiya Janata Party (till 2021)
Spouse José Matanhy de Saldanha (died 2012)
Occupation Politician

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

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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 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]

Portfolios

She is in charge of

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