V. Shanmuganathan
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V Shanmuganathan | |
|---|---|
Governor of Manipur | |
| In office 30 September 2015 – 21 August 2016 | |
| Chief Minister | Okram Ibobi Singh |
| Preceded by | Syed Ahmed |
| Succeeded by | Najma Heptulla |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 November 1949 Thanjavur, Madras State, India |
| Residence(s) | New Delhi; Tamil Nadu |
| Alma mater | University of Madras |
V Shanmuganathan (born 21 November 1949) was the
Governor of the Indian state of Meghalaya, in office from 2015 to 26 January 2017. A veteran from Tamil Nadu, he also held an additional charge as Governor of Arunachal Pradesh from September 2016 till his resignation on 26 January 2017.[1]
Early life and career
A post-graduate and an MPhil in Political Science, V Shanmuganathan received the Madras University's prestigious Gold Medal from its well-known Vice Chancellor T P Meenakshi Sundarnar in 1970. Born on 21 November 1949, he hails from Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu.
Governorships
Shanmuganathan succeeded
Governor of Manipur after the death in office of Syed Ahmed.[4]
References
- ^ a b "Press Releases Detail". The President of India. Retrieved 16 September 2016.
- ^ "Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan Resigns After 'Young Ladies Club' Controversy".
- ^ "V Shanmuganathan sworn in as Meghalaya governor". Business Standard India. Business Standard. Press Trust of India. 20 May 2015.
- ^ Iboyaima Laithangbam (30 September 2015). "Shanmuganathan sworn in as Manipur Governor". The Hindu.
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