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P. Shanmugam
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| Chief Minister of Pondicherry | |
| In office 22 March 2000 – 27 October 2001 |
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| Lieutenant Governor | Rajani Rai |
| Preceded by | R. V. Janakiraman |
| Succeeded by | N. Rangaswamy |
| Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) for Pondicherry | |
| In office 1980–1991 |
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| Prime Minister | Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi |
| Preceded by | Aravinda Bala Pajanor |
| Succeeded by | M. O. H. Farook |
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| Born | 25 March 1927 |
| Died | 2 February 2013 (aged 85) Karaikal |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Profession | Politician |
P. Shanmugam (born March 25, 1927 – died February 2, 2013) was an important Indian politician. He served as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Pondicherry (now called Puducherry). He held this top position from March 22, 2000, to October 27, 2001.
Shanmugam was a very loyal supporter of the Nehru-Gandhi family, who are famous in Indian politics. He started his political journey in 1950.
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Who Was P. Shanmugam?
P. Shanmugam was a dedicated leader from Puducherry. He spent many years working for the people. He held several key roles in the government. His long career shows his commitment to public service.
Early Life and Political Start
P. Shanmugam was born on March 25, 1927. His parents were Panchanatha Mudaliyar and Gowri. He became involved in politics quite early. By 1950, he was already active in public life.
Leading Puducherry
Shanmugam served as the Chief Minister of Pondicherry. This is like being the head of the government for a Union Territory. He was in charge from 2000 to 2001. Before becoming Chief Minister, he was the Leader of the Opposition from 1969 to 1973. This meant he led the main party that was not in power.
A Voice in Parliament
P. Shanmugam also represented Puducherry in the Lok Sabha. The Lok Sabha is one of the two houses of the Indian Parliament. He was elected three times in a row. He served as a Member of Parliament from 1980 to 1991. During this time, he worked with Prime Ministers Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi.
Long-time Party Leader
Shanmugam was a prominent figure in the Indian National Congress party. He led the Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee for about 33 years. This committee is the local branch of the national party. He played a big part in forming many governments in Puducherry.
His Legacy
P. Shanmugam passed away on February 2, 2013, in Karaikal. He was 85 years old. He is remembered for his long service and dedication to the people of Puducherry. His work helped shape the political landscape of the Union Territory for decades.
