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 byn/a
Succeeded byT. Vikraman
ConstituencyNominated Member
Personal details
Born(1950-08-26)26 August 1950
Puducherry
Died17 January 2021(2021-01-17) (aged 70)
Ilango Nagar, Puducherry
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Residence(s)Ilango Nagar, Puducherry

References

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  1. ^ "Puducherry BJP MLA K G Shankar no more". The Indian Express. 17 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
  2. ^ 3 BJP loyalists picked for Pondy assembly
  3. ^ 'End of Congress govt in Puducherry,' newly nominated BJP MLA
  4. ^ Big ripples in little Pondy as BJP gains backdoor entry into Assembly