Quick Info
| Profession | Indian politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 06/08/1960 |
| Age | 66 years |
| Birthplace | Peruvallanallur, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu, India |
Latest News about Pe. Shanmugam
22/08/2026
P. Shanmugam led CPI(M) protests and demanded the removal of Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar over a controversial circular on student protests. He also announced statewide demonstrations in response to the issue.
04/05/2026
P. Shanmugam said the CPI(M) accepted the verdict of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, in which the party won two of the five seats allotted to it in the alliance. He also said the party had aligned with the DMK-led alliance to prevent the BJP from coming to power in the state.
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Bio/Wiki
| Known for | Tamil Nadu state secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
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| Political affiliation | Communist Party of India (Marxist) |
| Notable role | First Dalit to hold the CPI(M) Tamil Nadu state secretary post |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Studied at Ramasamy Tamil College, Karaikudi |
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Career
| Political career | Began political activity with the Students Federation of India; later became a CPI(M) leader in Tamil Nadu |
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| Trade union/farmers' work | Served as general secretary of the Tamil Nadu Farmers Association for 13 years |
| Public work | Led campaigns related to the Vachathi violence case and farmers' issues |
| Current/Recent position | Tamil Nadu state secretary of CPI(M), appointed on 05/01/2025 |
Social Media
| https://x.com/Shanmugamcpim |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Associated with CPI(M) since the age of 19 | |
| 2. Worked prominently on justice for the 1992 Vachathi violence victims | |
| 3. Received the Ambedkar Award in 2024 |