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.No | Chief Minister | From | To | Party Name |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | M.K.Stalin | 07 May 2021 | Present | DMK |
2 | Edappadi K. Palaniswami | 16 Feb 2017 | 03 May 2021 | AIADMK |
3 | O. Panneerselvam | 06 Dec 2016 | 15 Feb 2017 | AIADMK |
4 | J. Jayalalithaa | 24 May 2016 | 04 Dec 2016 | AIADMK |
5 | J. Jayalalithaa | 23 May 2015 | 23 May 2016 | AIADMK |
6 | O. Panneerselvam | 29 Sep 2014 | 22 May 2015 | AIADMK |
7 | J. Jayalalithaa | 16 May 2011 | 27 Sep 2014 | AIADMK |
8 | M. Karunanidhi | 13 May 2006 | 15 May 2011 | DMK |
9 | J. Jayalalithaa | 02 Mar 2002 | 12 May 2006 | AIADMK |
10 | O. Panneerselvam | 21 Sep 2001 | 01 Mar 2002 | AIADMK |
11 | J. Jayalalithaa | 14 May 2001 | 21 Sep 2001 | AIADMK |
12 | M. Karunanidhi | 13 May 1996 | 13 May 2001 | DMK |
13 | J. Jayalalithaa | 24 Jun 1991 | 13 May 1996 | AIADMK |
14 | President's rule | 30 Jan 1991 | 24 Jun 1991 | DMK |
15 | M. Karunanidhi | 27 Jan 1989 | 30 Jan 1991 | DMK |
16 | President's rule | 30 Jan 1988 | 27 Jan 1989 | |
17 | Janaki Ramachandran | 07 Jan 1988 | 30 Jan 1988 | AIADMK |
18 | V.R. Nedunchezhiyan | 24 Dec 1987 | 07 Jan 1988 | AIADMK |
19 | M. G. Ramachandran | 10 Feb 1985 | 24 Dec 1987 | AIADMK |
20 | M. G. Ramachandran | 09 Jun 1980 | 15 Nov 1984 | AIADMK |
21 | President's rule | 17 Feb 1980 | 09 Jun 1980 | |
22 | M. G. Ramachandran | 01 Jul 1977 | 17 Feb 1980 | AIADMK |
23 | President's rule | 31 Jan 1976 | 30 Jun 1977 | |
24 | M. Karunanidhi | 15 Mar 1971 | 31 Jan 1976 | DMK |
25 | M. Karunanidhi | 10 Feb 1969 | 04 Jan 1971 | DMK |
26 | V.R. Nedunchezhiyan | 03 Feb 1969 | 10 Feb 1969 | DMK |
27 | C. N. Annadurai | 01 Mar 1967 | 03 Feb 1969 | DMK |
28 | C. N. Annadurai | 06 Mar 1967 | 14 Jan 1969 | DMK |
29 | M. Bakthavatsalam | 02 Oct 1963 | 06 Mar 1967 | INC |
30 | K. Kamaraj | 15 Mar 1962 | 02 Oct 1963 | INC |
31 | K. Kamaraj | 13 Apr 1957 | 01 Mar 1962 | INC |
32 | K. Kamaraj | 13 Apr 1954 | 31 Mar 1957 | INC |
33 | C. Rajagopalachari | 10 Apr 1952 | 13 Apr 1954 | INC |
34 | P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja | 26 Jan 1950 | 10 Apr 1952 | INC |
35 | P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja | 06 Apr 1949 | 26 Jan 1950 | INC |
36 | O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar | 23 Mar 1947 | 06 Apr 1949 | INC |
37 | Tanguturi Prakasam | 30 Apr 1946 | 23 Mar 1947 | INC |
38 | Governor's Rule | 29 Oct 1939 | 30 Apr 1946 | INC |
39 | C. Rajagopalachari | 14 Jul 1937 | 29 Oct 1939 | INC |
40 | Kurma Venkata Reddy Naidu | 01 Apr 1937 | 14 Jul 1937 | Interim provisional ministry |
41 | Raja of Bobbili | 24 Aug 1936 | 01 Apr 1937 | Justice Party |
42 | P. T. Rajan | 04 Apr 1936 | 24 Aug 1936 | Justice Party |
43 | Raja of Bobbili | 05 Nov 1934 | 04 Apr 1936 | Justice Party |
44 | Raja of Bobbili | 05 Nov 1932 | 05 Nov 1934 | Justice Party |
45 | B. Munuswamy Naidu | 27 Oct 1930 | 05 Nov 1932 | Justice Party |
46 | P. Subbarayan | 04 Dec 1926 | 27 Oct 1930 | Unaffiliated |
47 | Raja of Panagal | 19 Nov 1923 | 04 Dec 1926 | Justice Party |
48 | Raja of Panagal | 11 Jul 1921 | 11 Sep 1923 | Justice Party |
49 | A. Subbarayalu Reddiar | 17 Dec 1920 | 11 Jul 1921 | Justice Party |