tonight resigned after a section of Raj Bhavan employees demanded his removal for "seriously compromising" the dignity of the gubernatorial office. SHILLONG: Facing sexual harassment charges, Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan Official sources said 67-year-old Shanmuganathan tendered his resignation from the post. "It has become a place where young ladies come and go at will on direct orders of the Governor... "Shanmuganathan, who took over as the Governor of Meghalaya in May 2015, today attended a Republic Day celebration in Arunachal Pradesh, whose additional charge he holds since November last year following the removal of Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa.Women activists had begun a signature campaign here seeking Shanmuganathan's removal. The campaign, spearheaded by women-led Civil Society Women Organisation (CSWO) and Thma u Rangli (TUR), was launched following reports of inappropriate behaviour by the Governor.A woman job aspirant had also accused the governor of making advances when she was appeared for an interview at the Raj Bhavan.

Source: Economic Times January 26, 2017 16:55 UTC