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.

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.

Ministry

She was the only woman Minister in the Laxmikant Parsekar led government in Goa.

Portfolios

She is in charge of