Joachim Alva, a Mangalorean Catholic politician, actively participated in uniting the Mangalorean Catholic community against the British during the Indian Independence Movement.
Joachim Alva, seorang politikus Katolik Mangalore, secara aktif berpartisipasi dalam mempersatukan komunitas Katolik Mangalore untuk menentang Britania selama Gerakan Kemerdekaan India.