Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/04/1942 |
| Age | 83 years |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Margaret Nazareth |
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| Note | She changed her name from Margaret Nazareth to Margaret Alva after her marriage |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm (5' 6") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Christian | ||||
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Widowed |
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| Marriage Date | 24/05/1964 |
Family
| Husband | Niranjan Thomas Alva (advocate, businessman, died 2018) | ||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She was chosen as the opposition's pick for the 14th vice-presidential election. | |
| 2. She was a Member of the Parliament, Rajya Sabha from 1974 to 1998. | |
| 3. She held office as the Governor of Goa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand. | |
| 4. She played a vital part in advancing the Women Reservation Bill. | |
| 5. She was granted an honorary doctorate in Literature from the University of Mysore in 1989. | |
| 6. She entered politics in 1969 influenced by her husband's parents, both Congress MPs. | |
| 7. She was among India's youngest Rajya Sabha MPs at age 32. | |
| 8. She became the first female Governor of Uttarakhand on 06/08/2009. |