A. Shanker Alva

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 (1906-04-22)22 April 1906
Adhur, Kasaragod Taluka, Madras Presidency
Died 1977
Bangalore
Political party Indian National Congress
Spouse(s) Sanjeeva
Children Somashekar Alva, Vajra, Veda Shetty
Source

Adhur Shanker Alva (born 22 April 1906, death 1977) was an Indian politician, lawyer and Member of Parliament who represented the Mangalore Constituency in the 3rd Lok Sabha. He was a member of Indian National Congress.[1]

Biography

Alva was born in an affluent Tulu speaking Bunt family of landlords. He completed his education at St. Aloysius College (Mangalore) and Madras Law College earning the degrees of B.A. and L.L.B. 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.

References

  1. ↑ "Statistical Report on General elections, 1962 to the 3rd Lok Sabha, Volume I" (PDF). Election Commission of India website. p. 50. Retrieved 31 March 2010.


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