Margaret Alva

Margaret Alva, born on April 14, 1942, is a distinguished Indian lawyer and politician known for her significant contributions to Indian governance. She has held the esteemed position of Governor in multiple states, including Goa, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand, between the years of 2009 and 2014. Her tenure as the 19th Governor of Rajasthan began when she took over from Shivraj Patil, who was managing additional responsibilities in the state.

Before her gubernatorial roles, Alva was a prominent figure within the Indian National Congress, serving as the Joint Secretary of the All India Congress Committee. Her political journey is also marked by her service as a Cabinet Minister, where she played a vital role in shaping policies and governance.

Margaret Alva comes from a politically active family; her mother-in-law, Violet Alva, was the Second Deputy Chairperson of the Rajya Sabha during the 1960s, highlighting a legacy of public service. In a notable recent event, on July 17, 2022, she was nominated by the United Progressive Alliance and other non-UPA opposition parties for the Vice President of India in the 2022 election. However, she faced defeat against Jagdeep Dhankhar by a margin of three hundred forty-six votes on August 6, 2022.