Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/08/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Peruvallanallur, Trichy district, Tamil Nadu, India |
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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Career
| Current Position | Tamil Nadu state secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
|---|---|
| Political Affiliation | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Known For | Trade union and farmers' movement work in Tamil Nadu |
Social Media
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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. |