Matanhy Saldanha
Matanhy Saldanha | |
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| Member of the Goa Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2002–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Mauvin Godinho |
| Succeeded by | Mauvin Godinho |
| Constituency | Cortalim |
| In office 2012–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Mauvin Godinho |
| Succeeded by | Alina Saldanha |
| Constituency | Cortalim |
| Personal details | |
| Born | José Matanhy de Saldanha 24 October 1948 |
| Died | 21 March 2012 (aged 63) Campal, Goa, India |
| Resting place | St. Thomas Church cemetery, Cansaulim, Goa, India 15°20′57.61″N 73°53′44.54″E / 15.3493361°N 73.8957056°E |
| Party | Bhartiya Janta Party (2012–2012) |
| Other political affiliations | United Goans Democratic Party (2002–2007) |
| Spouse | Alina Saldanha |
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José Matanhy de Saldanha (Konkani: Juze Matani de Saldanea; 24 October 1948 – 21 March 2012) was an Indian social activist, journalist, school teacher and former two-term member of the Goa Legislative Assembly, representing the Cortalim Assembly constituency. He campaigned for Goan identity, values, and culture. Saldanha also served as a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Goa with portfolios of Tourism as well as Science and Environment.