Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Social Activist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 16/02/1945 |
| Age | 80 years (died on 15, Aug, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu |
| Date of Death | 15/08/2025 |
Latest News about La. Ganesan
15/08/2025
La. Ganesan, Governor of Nagaland, Manipur, and additional charge Governor of West Bengal, passed away on 15 August 2025 at the age of 80 in Apollo Hospital, Chennai. He suffered a head injury from a fall at his Chennai residence on 8 August 2025, was admitted unconscious, underwent surgery for a blood clot, and received intensive care in the ICU before succumbing at 6:23 pm. He became the first Nagaland Governor to die in office.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 177 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Veera Raghava High School, Thanjavur |
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| Educational Qualification | 12th standard |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
| Hobbies | Reading |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Lakshmi Raghava Iyer |
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| Mother | Alamelu L |
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Career
| Political Party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
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| Political Journey |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. La. Ganesan started as a Revenue Settlement Inspector following his father's unexpected passing. | |
| 2. After nine years, he left the Revenue Department to become a pracharak for RSS Tamil Nadu. | |
| 3. His family has been advocating Sangh's beliefs for a considerable period. | |
| 4. In 1975, he went into hiding for a year for leading movements against the emergency. | |
| 5. In 2010, he established the non-political literary organization, Pottramarai. | |
| 6. He was appointed to the Rajya Sabha from Madhya Pradesh in October 2016. | |
| 7. Remaining unmarried, La. Ganesan dedicates himself to serving the country and RSS's mission. | |
| 8. He is known for composing patriotic songs and showing reverence for Indian Communist leaders. |