About V Shanmuganathan: He was born on 21st November 1949. He was born in Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu. He has completed his M. Phil on Political Science from University of Madras. He is also a prolific writer and has written 3 books on culture and social facets in Tamil.
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Took oath as 17th Governor of Manipur
He has also written over 600 articles in leading newspaper and magazines in Tamil and English.
He was a member of Rahtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in 1962.
Later he joined Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and served in many party positions.
About Shanmuganathan taking oath:
He took the oath and has been sworn in as 17th Governor of Manipur at ceremony held at Raj Bhawan in Imphal.
As per the Article 159 of Constitution the oath was directed by Laxmi Kant Mahapatra (High court Justice).
He was given the place of late Dr. Syed Ahmed by the President of India, Pranab Mukherjee.
