Adhur Shanker Alva (22 April, 1906 – 1977) was an Indian politician, lawyer and Member of Parliament who represented the Mangalore Constituency in the 3rd Lok Sabha.[1] He was a member of Indian National Congress.[2][3][4]
Adhur Shanker Alva | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament | |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Preceded by | K. R. Achar |
| Succeeded by | Cheppudira Muthana Poonacha |
| Constituency | Mangalore |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 22 April 1906 Adhur, Kasaragod Taluka, Madras Presidency |
| Died | 1977 Bangalore |
| Political party |  Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Sanjeeva |
| Children | Somashekar Alva, Vajra, Veda Shetty, Hema Hegde |
| Source | [1] |
Biography
editAlva was born in an affluent Tulu speaking Bunt family of landlords. He belonged to Adkathabail family of Kasaragod. He completed his education at St. Aloysius College (Mangalore) and Madras Law College earning the degrees of B.A. and L.L.B.[5] A widower through much of his life, he raised four children as a single parent. Apart from being a politician he was a lawyer practicing in Mangalore and was a member of various social, cultural and sporting organizations. He contested and won Assembly election from Puttur Dakshina Kannada and became Cabinet Minister for Co-operation when Devaraj Urs was the CM.
Position Held
edit| Municipal Councillor | Mangalore Municipality[5] |
| Member | Madras University Senate[5] |
| Secretary | Mangalore Bar Association[5] |
| Member | Mysore Pradesh Congress Committee[5] |
| President | Mangalore Taluk Congress Committee[5] |
| Member | South Canara district sports council[5] |
| Treasurer and Founder member | South Kanara Cricket Association[5] |
| President | South kanara cashew and coffee workers union[6][5] |
References
edit- ^ Druben, Stanley (1966). Influences on Parliamentary Debate in India. University of Wisconsin--Madison.
- ^ "Statistical Report on General elections, 1962 to the 3rd Lok Sabha, Volume I" (PDF). Election Commission of India website. p. 50. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 July 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2010.
- ^ Assembly, Mysore (India : State) Legislature Legislative (1974). Debates; Official Report (in Kannada).
- ^ Council, Karnataka (India) Legislature Legislative; Council, Karnataka, India Legislature Legislative (1973). Karnataka Legislative Council Debates: Official Report (in Kannada). Government Press.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d e f g h i "Members Bioprofile". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
- ^ Indian Coffee: Bulletin of the Indian Coffee Board. Coffee Board. 1968.
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