Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/08/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Peruvallanallur, Trichy district, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about P. Shanmugam
23/07/2026
Shanmugam warned that CPI(M) would reconsider its support if the TVK-led government suppressed public protests. He framed the remark as a demand that the government work for the welfare of common people.
04/06/2026
P. Shanmugam urged the Tamil Nadu government to remove restrictions requiring the public to obtain tokens to enter the Secretariat. His statement was reported in June 2026 while he was serving as CPI(M) Tamil Nadu state secretary.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Tamil Nadu politician and trade union leader associated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist), who has served as the party's Tamil Nadu state secretary since January 2025. |
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| Political Background | Long involved in the Students Federation of India and the All India Kisan Sabha, with a focus on farmers' and labour rights. |
Career
| Current Position | Tamil Nadu state secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
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| Political Affiliation | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Known For | Trade union and farmers' movement work in Tamil Nadu |
| Student Movement | Served as president and secretary of the Students Federation of India, Tamil Nadu unit |
| Kisan Sabha Role | General Secretary of the Tamil Nadu unit of the All India Kisan Sabha for about 13 years; named state unit president in 2020 |
| Central Committee | Elected to the CPI(M) Central Committee in 2022 |
| State Secretary Election | Elected secretary of the CPI(M) Tamil Nadu State Committee on 5 January 2025 |
| Awards | Ambedkar Award 2023 from the Tamil Nadu state government |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Joined the Students Federation of India at age 19. | |
| 2. Was associated with farmers' movements in Tamil Nadu. | |
| 3. Was elected as CPI(M) Tamil Nadu state secretary in January 2025. | |
| 4. Became the first Dalit to hold the post of CPI(M) Tamil Nadu state secretary. |
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