Politics

List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu: 1920 to present

Pratidin Bureau

Tamil Nadu is a state in southern India known for its rich cultural heritage and vibrant history. The state is the birthplace of the Tamil language and home to several ancient Hindu temples, including the famous Meenakshi Temple in Madurai and the Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur. Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, is a major economic hub and a center for South Indian classical dance and music. Tamil Nadu is also renowned for its scenic beauty, with several hill stations, beaches, and wildlife sanctuaries that attract tourists from around the world. The state is one of the largest producers of agricultural products in India, including rice, sugarcane, and bananas. Tamil Nadu is a significant contributor to the Indian economy, with a thriving automobile industry and a rapidly growing information technology sector. In this post, we have listed the names of all the people who have served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu to date. 

Sl.NoChief MinisterFromToParty Name
1M.K.Stalin07 May 2021PresentDMK
2Edappadi K. Palaniswami16 Feb 201703 May 2021AIADMK
3O. Panneerselvam06 Dec 201615 Feb 2017AIADMK
4J. Jayalalithaa24 May 201604 Dec 2016AIADMK
5J. Jayalalithaa23 May 201523 May 2016AIADMK
6O. Panneerselvam29 Sep 201422 May 2015AIADMK
7J. Jayalalithaa16 May 201127 Sep 2014AIADMK
8M. Karunanidhi13 May 200615 May 2011DMK
9J. Jayalalithaa02 Mar 200212 May 2006AIADMK
10O. Panneerselvam21 Sep 200101 Mar 2002AIADMK
11J. Jayalalithaa14 May 200121 Sep 2001AIADMK
12M. Karunanidhi13 May 199613 May 2001DMK
13J. Jayalalithaa24 Jun 199113 May 1996AIADMK
14President's rule30 Jan 199124 Jun 1991DMK
15M. Karunanidhi27 Jan 198930 Jan 1991DMK
16President's rule30 Jan 198827 Jan 1989
17Janaki Ramachandran07 Jan 198830 Jan 1988AIADMK
18V.R. Nedunchezhiyan24 Dec 198707 Jan 1988AIADMK
19M. G. Ramachandran10 Feb 198524 Dec 1987AIADMK
20M. G. Ramachandran09 Jun 198015 Nov 1984AIADMK
21President's rule17 Feb 198009 Jun 1980
22M. G. Ramachandran01 Jul 197717 Feb 1980AIADMK
23President's rule31 Jan 197630 Jun 1977
24M. Karunanidhi15 Mar 197131 Jan 1976DMK
25M. Karunanidhi10 Feb 196904 Jan 1971DMK
26V.R. Nedunchezhiyan03 Feb 196910 Feb 1969DMK
27C. N. Annadurai01 Mar 196703 Feb 1969DMK
28C. N. Annadurai06 Mar 196714 Jan 1969DMK
29M. Bakthavatsalam02 Oct 196306 Mar 1967INC
30K. Kamaraj15 Mar 196202 Oct 1963INC
31K. Kamaraj13 Apr 195701 Mar 1962INC
32K. Kamaraj13 Apr 195431 Mar 1957INC
33C. Rajagopalachari10 Apr 195213 Apr 1954INC
34P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja26 Jan 195010 Apr 1952INC
35P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja06 Apr 194926 Jan 1950INC
36O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar23 Mar 194706 Apr 1949INC
37Tanguturi Prakasam30 Apr 194623 Mar 1947INC
38Governor's Rule29 Oct 193930 Apr 1946INC
39C. Rajagopalachari14 Jul 193729 Oct 1939INC
40Kurma Venkata Reddy Naidu01 Apr 193714 Jul 1937Interim provisional ministry
41Raja of Bobbili24 Aug 193601 Apr 1937Justice Party
42P. T. Rajan04 Apr 193624 Aug 1936Justice Party
43Raja of Bobbili05 Nov 193404 Apr 1936Justice Party
44Raja of Bobbili05 Nov 193205 Nov 1934Justice Party
45B. Munuswamy Naidu27 Oct 193005 Nov 1932Justice Party
46P. Subbarayan04 Dec 192627 Oct 1930Unaffiliated
47Raja of Panagal19 Nov 192304 Dec 1926Justice Party
48Raja of Panagal11 Jul 192111 Sep 1923Justice Party
49A. Subbarayalu Reddiar17 Dec 192011 Jul 1921Justice Party

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