Shanmugha Rajeswara Sethupathi
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His Highness Raja Shanmugha Rajeswara Sethupathi |
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| Minister of Public Works (Madras state) | |
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In office 13 September 1953 – 13 March 1957 |
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| Premier |
C. Rajagopalachari, K. Kamaraj |
| Preceded by | N. Ranga Reddi |
| Succeeded by | P. Kakkan |
| Minister of House Rent Control (Madras state) | |
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In office 10 April 1952 – 13 September 1953 |
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| Premier | C. Rajagopalachari |
| Preceded by | None |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 November 1909 |
| Died | 4 March 1967 (aged 57) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party |
Justice Party Indian National Congress |
Shanmugha Rajeswara Sethupathi (9 November 1909 – 4 March 1967) or Naganatha Sethupathi was an Indian politician of the Justice Party and later, the Indian National Congress and head of the zamindari of Ramnad from 1929 to 1967. He was a member of the Madras Legislative Assembly from 1951 to 1967 and served as a minister in C. Rajagopalachari and K. Kamaraj's cabinets. He was popular as the main political opponent of U. Muthuramalingam Thevar.
Sethupathi had a passionate liking for horses and was a fine sportsman. He represented the Madras cricket team in four first class matches.
Shanmugha Rajeswara Sethupathi was born to Raja Rajeswara Sethupathi or Muthuramalinga Sethupathi who ruled the estate of Ramnad on 9 November 1909. Shanmugha Rajeswara Sethupathi had an English education and graduated in law. He succeeded to the throne on the death of his father in 1929.
As soon as Shanmugha took over the administration of the estate, the land became embroiled in a number of disputes and lengthy court cases. Between 1935 and 1945, the estate was administered by the Court of Wards.
He served as the Member of the Legislative Assembly of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly as an Indian National Congress candidate from Ramanathapuram constituency in 1952 and 1962 elections and as an Independent candidate in 1957 election.
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