J. Shivashanmugam Pillai

Politician

1901 – 1975

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Who was J. Shivashanmugam Pillai?

Jagannathan Shivashanmugam Pillai was an Indian politician of the Indian National Congress. In 1938, he became the first Dalit mayor of Madras. He also served as the first speaker of the Madras Legislative Assembly since India's independence.

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Born
Feb 24, 1901
Died
Feb 17, 1975

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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