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In May 2021, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Banwarilal Purohit appointed whom as the new Advocate General for Tamil Nadu?

In May 2021, the Governor of Tamil Nadu, Banwarilal Purohit appointed whom as the new Advocate General for Tamil Nadu? Correct Answer R. Shunmugasundaram

The correct answer is R. Shunmugasundaram.


Key Points

  • The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Banwarilal Purohit has appointed Senior counsel R. Shunmugasundaram as the new Advocate General for Tamil Nadu.
  • On May 1, the then Advocate General of Tamil Nadu, Vijay Narayan had sent his resignation to the then CM Edappadi K. Palaniswami.
  • AG R. Shunmughasundaram was earlier appointed as an Additional Public Prosecutor of the Madras High Court.


Additional Information

  • Tamil Nadu:
    • Chief Minister - M. K. Stalin.
    • Governor - Banwarilal Purohit.
    • Lok Sabha seats - 39.
    • Rajya Sabha seats - 18.

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