R. Shunmugasundaram | |
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Advocate-General of Tamil Nadu | |
Assumed office 2021 | |
Preceded by | Vijay Narayan |
Member of Parliament,Rajya Sabha | |
In office 2002-2008 | |
Constituency | Tamil Nadu |
Personal details | |
Born | 29 October 1953 |
Political party | Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
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