M. M. Jacob
Meghalaya Governor (1928-2018)
M. M. Jacob (9 August 1926 – 8 July 2018), in full Mundakkal Mathew Jacob, was an Indian politician, working in the Indian National Congress. He married Achamma Kunnuthara from Tiruvalla, Kerala (since deceased) and had four daughters. He was appointed Governor of Meghalaya in 1995 and again in 2000. He was also Governor of Arunachal Pradesh for a few months in 1996. He is the longest serving governor of any Indian state, having served for more than 11 years.
Education
He was educated at the University College, Trivandrum, Sacred Heart College, Thevara in Cochin, Loyola College, Madras, and Lucknow University. He was a graduate in law and had a master's degree in political science. He held a diploma in income tax law as well. He did a course in social work at the University of Chicago, USA.
Career
Cooperative Movement
Jacob played a leading role in the cooperative movement. He served as President of the Kerala State Cooperative Rubber Marketing Federation (1975–1981).
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