Viren J. Shah
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| Viren J. Shah | |
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| Viren J. Shah | |
| 21st Governor of West Bengal | |
| In office December 1999 – 2004 | |
| Preceded by | Shyamal Kumar Sen |
| Succeeded by | Gopal Krishna Gandhi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 May 1926 |
| Died | 9 March 2013 (aged 86) |
| Residence | Raj Bhavan, Kolkata |
Viren J. Shah (May 12, 1926 - March 9, 2013) was an Indian politician and one-time Governor of the Indian State of West Bengal.[1]
Shah was a member of Lok Sabha from 1967 to 1970 and of Rajya Sabha during 1975 -1981 and 1990-1996. He had served as Treasurer of the Bharatiya Janata Party.
Shah was chairman emeritus of Mukand Steel, a steel and engineering company in Mumbai, where he held the position of managing director for 27 years from 1972 to 1999.[2]
| Preceded by Shyamal Kumar Sen |
Governor of West Bengal 1999–2004 |
Succeeded by Gopalkrishna Gandhi |
References
- ↑ "fullstory". Ptinews.com. Retrieved 2013-03-09.
- ↑ http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-09/india/37580614_1_west-bengal-governor-viren-j-shah-heart-attack
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