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.

[2][3][4] Alva was born in an affluent Tulu speaking Bunt family of landlords.

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.

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