Who Is Margaret Alva? All We Know About Margaret Alva

Who Is Margaret Alva - Margaret Alva is an Indian politician who has declared about her standing for the position of Vice President of India in the upcoming election. Many are eager to know Who Is Margaret Alva. so in this article, we’ll see Who Is Margaret Alva and get to know more about Margaret Alva.

by J Divya

Updated Jul 20, 2022

Advertisement
Who Is Margaret Alva? All We Know About Margaret Alva
Source: Twitter

Who Is Margaret Alva?

Margaret Alva is a politician from India. Alva served as the 17th Governor of Goa, the 23rd Governor of Gujarat, the 20th Governor of Rajasthan, and the 4th Governor of Uttarakhand till August 2014. She formerly served as a Cabinet Minister. She took over in Rajasthan from Shivraj Patil, the governor of Punjab, who was also in charge of that state. She was a prominent member of the Indian National Congress and the Joint Secretary of the All India Congress Committee before being named governor. Violet Alva, her mother-in-law, was the Rajya Sabha's Second Deputy Chairperson in the 1960s. The United Progressive Alliance, along with certain non-UPA opposition parties, nominated her for the office of Vice President of India in the 2022 election on July 17, 2022.

Article continues below advertisement

Margaret Alva’s Biography

Name 

Margaret Alva

Full Name

Margaret Alva

Profession 

Lawyer and Politician 

Political Party 

Indian National Congress

Age 

80

Date of Birth

14 April 1942

Birthplace 

Mangalore, Madras Presidency, British India (present-day Mangaluru, Karnataka, India)

Nationality 

Indian 

Education 

Mt. Carmel College and Government Law College, Bangalore

Parents 

NA

Siblings 

4

Marital Status 

Widow 

Husband 

Niranjan Alva - ​(m. 1964; died 2018)​

Kids 

3 son(s) and 1 daughter

Net Worth 

$1.5 million

Margaret Alva’ Age

Margaret Alva was born Margaret de Nazareth on 14 April 1942 and will be 80 years old as of 2022. She earned a BA from Mount Carmel College in Bangalore and a law degree from the same institution. During her undergraduate years, she was an avid debater who was also involved in student movements.

Article continues below advertisement
Article continues below advertisement

Margaret Alva’s Family

Margaret Alva was born in Mangalore, Karnataka, to a Mangalorean Christian family. Pascal Alan Nazareth, Joan Peres, Corinne Rego, and John Mohan Nazareth were her siblings. Pascal alan Nazareth represents the brand. She married Niranjan Thomas Alva, whom she met when both were students at Government Law College, on May 24, 1964. Niret Alva was the oldest of the couple's three boys and one daughter. Niranjan Alva had a thriving export firm, providing his wife with financial security that aided her subsequent career.

Article continues below advertisement
Article continues below advertisement

Margaret Alva’s Children

Niret Alva, the first child of attorneys Niranjan and Margaret Alva, was born in Bangalore. Alva has two brothers, Nikhil and Nivedith, as well as a sister, Manira, with whom he shares the management of Miditech. Apart from her first child, Niret Alva, nothing is known about her other three children. Niret Alva is an Indian television producer, co-founder, and chairman of Miditech, a television production firm.

Article continues below advertisement
Article continues below advertisement

Margaret Alva’s Twitter

Margaret Alva’s Twitter handle is @alva_margaret, and she has tweeted about 476 tweets. She follows about 50 accounts; most of them are her colleagues and fellow politicians. And she has about 15.5K Followers. She uses her account to promote her election campaigns. 

Article continues below advertisement
Article continues below advertisement

Margaret Alva’s Net Worth

Margaret Alva is one of the wealthiest lawmakers in the country. Her net worth is $1.5 million, according to our analysis. She achieved this through her governorship and political career.

Article continues below advertisement
Article continues below advertisement

Disclaimer: The above information is for general informational purposes only. All information on the Site is provided in good faith, however we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, adequacy, validity, reliability, availability or completeness of any information on the Site.
Advertisement

Who Is Margaret Alva - FAQs

1. Who Is Margaret Alva?  

Margaret Alva is a politician from India. 

2. How old is Margaret Alva?

 she'll be 80 years old as of 2022

3. Who is Margaret Alva's husband?

She married Niranjan Thomas Alva

4. When was Margaret Alva born?

Margaret Alva was born Margaret de Nazareth on 14 April 1942

5. Where was Margaret Alva from?

Margaret Alva was born in Mangalore, Karnataka, to a Mangalorean Christian family. 

Related Articles


DMCA.com Protection Status