K. G. Shankar (26 August 1950 – 17 January 2021) was an Indian politician and member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. Shankar was a member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly from 3 June 2017 till his death on 17 January 2021 as he was nominated by the Central Government of India.[1] He was a nominated MLA, named by the Government of India.[2][3] He was Treasurer of the BJP's Puducherry unit.[4]
K. G. Shankar | |
|---|---|
| Nominated Member of Puducherry Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 4 July 2017 – 17 January 2021 | |
| Preceded by | n/a |
| Succeeded by | T. Vikraman |
| Constituency | Nominated Member |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 August 1950 Puducherry |
| Died | 17 January 2021 (aged 70) Ilango Nagar, Puducherry |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Residence(s) | Ilango Nagar, Puducherry |
References
edit- ^ "Puducherry BJP MLA K G Shankar no more". The Indian Express. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
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