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Shankaramurthy likely to be made TN governor

Last Updated 10 August 2016, 19:28 IST

 Veteran BJP leader and Legislative Council Chairperson D H Shankaramurthy (in pic) is likely to become the Governor of Tamil Nadu soon.

A source in the party said BJP National President Amit Shah had a discussion with Shankaramurthy in Delhi in this regard recently.

Shah reportedly told him that the announcement would be made after the conclusion of the ongoing Parliament session. If things go as planned, the Centre is likely to announce his appointment by the end of this month.

If it becomes a reality, Shankaramurthy would become the second politician from the district to become governor.

Earlier, Justice M Rama Jois, who hails from Thirthahalli taluk, had served as governor of  Jharkhand and Bihar when the NDA government was in power at the Centre.

Now, Shankaramurthy, who is a member of Legislative Council from South West Graduates constituency, is likely to become governor of the southern state at the age of 76. His term as member of the Legislative Council ends in 2018. He has been representing the constituency in the Council since 1988.

He had also served as minister of Higher Education and leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council. Sources in the party also stated that he is likely to become governor of Tamil Nadu as the term of current governor Konijeti Rosaiah comes to an end on August 31. 

Speaking to Deccan Herald over the phone, Shankaramurthy said, “A week ago, the party national leaders held talks with me in Delhi. I have been asked to be prepared for a new responsibility. However, the state was not specified. I am waiting for the announcement.”

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(Published 10 August 2016, 19:28 IST)

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