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Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin is the current chief minister of Tamil Nadu. The CM of Tamilnadu plays an important role in the administration and governance of Tamil Nadu state. Check the list of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu with tenure and party names.
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List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu
List of CM of Tamilnadu(1952 – 2023)
Below is the list of Chief Ministers of Tamailnadu.
| S. No. | List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu | From | To | Party |
| 1 | M. K. Stalin | 7th May 2021 | Present | DMK |
| 2 | Edappadi K Palaniswami | 16th Feb 2017 | 6th May 2021 | AIADMK |
| 3 | O. Panneerselvam | 6th Dec 2016 | 16th Feb 2017 | AIADMK |
| 4 | J. Jayalalithaa | 19th May 2016 | 5th Dec 2016 | AIADMK |
| 5 | J. Jayalalithaa | 23rd May 2015 | 19th May 2016 | AIADMK |
| 6 | O. Panneerselvam | 29th Sep 2014 | 23rd May 2015 | AIADMK |
| 7 | J. Jayalalithaa | 16th May 2011 | 27th Sep 2014 | AIADMK |
| 8 | M. Karunanidhi | 13th May 2006 | 15th May 2011 | DMK |
| 9 | J. Jayalalithaa | 2nd Mar 2002 | 12th May 2006 | AIADMK |
| 10 | O. Panneerselvam | 21st Sep 2001 | 1st Mar 2002 | AIADMK |
| 11 | J. Jayalalithaa | 14th May 2001 | 21st Sep 2001 | AIADMK |
| 12 | M. Karunanidhi | 13th May 1996 | 13th May 2001 | DMK |
| 13 | J. Jayalalithaa | 24th Jun 1991 | 12th May 1996 | AIADMK |
| President’s rule | 30th Jan 1991 | 24th Jun 1991 | ||
| 14 | M. Karunanidhi | 27th Jan 1989 | 30th Jan 1991 | DMK |
| President’s rule | 30th Jan 1988 | 27th Jan 1989 | ||
| 15 | Janaki Ramachandran | 7th Jan 1988 | 30th Jan 1988 | AIADMK |
| 16 | V.R. Nedunchezhiyan (acting) | 24th Dec 1987 | 7th Jan 1988 | AIADMK |
| 17 | M. G. Ramachandran | 10th Feb 1985 | 24th Dec 1987 | AIADMK |
| 18 | M. G. Ramachandran | 9th Jun 1980 | 15th Nov 1984 | AIADMK |
| 19 | President’s rule | 17th Feb 1980 | 9th Jun 1980 | |
| 20 | M. G. Ramachandran | 30th Jun 1977 | 17th Feb 1980 | AIADMK |
| President’s rule | 31st Jan 1976 | 30th Jun 1977 | ||
| 21 | M. Karunanidhi | 15th Mar 1971 | 31st Jan 1976 | DMK |
| 22 | M. Karunanidhi | 10th Feb 1969 | 4th Jan 1971 | DMK |
| 23 | V.R. Nedunchezhiyan (acting) | 3rd Feb 1969 | 10th Feb 1969 | DMK |
| 24 | C. N. Annadurai | 14th Jan 1969 | 3rd Feb 1969 | DMK |
| 25 | C. N. Annadurai | 6th Mar 1967 | 14th Jan 1969 | DMK |
| 26 | M. Bakthavatsalam | 2nd Oct 1963 | 6th Mar 1967 | INC |
| 27 | K. Kamaraj | 15th Mar 1962 | 2nd Oct 1963 | INC |
| 28 | K. Kamaraj | 13th Apr 1957 | 1st Mar 1962 | INC |
| 29 | K. Kamaraj | 13th Apr 1954 | 31st Mar 1957 | INC |
| 30 | C. Rajagopalachari | 10th Apr 1952 | 13th Apr 1954 | INC |
| 31 | P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja | 26th Jan 1950 | 9th Apr 1952 | INC |
Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu
In Tamil Nadu, the Chief Minister is the main leader in charge. As long as the chief minister has the assembly’s support, they can stay in power for five years without any limits on the number of terms. Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin is the present CM of Tamilnadu. He took the oath as the 8th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 7, 2021, after the 2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election.
Tamil Nadu is the 10th largest state of India with an area of 130,058 sq km and the 6th largest state with a population of 72,147,030 people. Tamil Nadu has 234 legislative assembly seats and 39 seats in the Lok Sabha.
Present Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu – M.K. Stalin
M.K. Stalin is the current CM of Tamilnadu. Stalin is a figure in Tamil Nadu state’s politics. He has a long work history with the DMK. He started his political journey in the 1970s. He was a rising star in politics and uplifted his career with the ranks within the DMK. After holding various ministerial roles, including Deputy Chief Minister, he became the party’s working president in 2017.
In 2021 after the death of his father, Stalin became Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister. He’s known for focusing on social welfare and development during his leadership. His government has worked on issues like healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
Here are the contact details of current CM M.K. Stalin.
Name | Muthuvel Karunanidhi Stalin (M. K. Stalin) |
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Date of Birth | March 1, 1953 |
Place of Birth | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Party Affiliation | DMK (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) |
Educational Background | Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Chennai National College, Chennai University in 1973 |
Assets | Rs 8,88,75,339 ~8 Crore+ |
Pending Cases | 47 |
Sources Of Income (Details) |
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Date Assumed Office | May 7, 2021 |
Official E-mail Id | cmo@tn.gov.in |
Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
The designation of deputy chief minister is not specifed in the Constitution of India. Deputy CM is the second highest ranking member in the Council of Ministers of Tamil Nadu state. Till now there are two persons who have served as deputy CM. From May 7th, 2021, there is no Deputy Chief Minister in the current government, and the position remains unfilled.
Here are those two ministers who served as deputy chief minister of Tamil Nadu state.
Name | Tenure | Political Party |
|---|---|---|
O. Panneerselvam | 21 August 2017 – 6 May 2021 | AIADMK |
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First Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
Agaram Subbarayalu Reddiar served as the first chief minister of the Madras Presidency. He held the position of President of the Cuddalore Taluk Board in 1912. After that he became the Chairman of the South Arcot District Board in 1917. Madras Presidency was a province under British India. In 1947, Madras Presidency was integrated into the Indian map as a state.
In 1956 under the States Reorganization Act, it received the linguistic reorganization of states in India. As a result, the Madras State was formed, comprising predominantly Tamil-speaking regions. Here are some details about him.
Term | April 1921 – July 1926 |
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Political Party | Justice Party |
Contributions Made For Tamil Nadu State |
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P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja (First Chief Minister of Madras State)
Kumaraswamy Raja was the first Chief Minister. Assumed office on April 10th, 1926 as the chief minister of Madras state and served until November 1st, 1936. He was a prominent political figure of the former Madras State. He played a crucial role during the transitional period in the history of this region. His leadership and political knowledge contributed to the early development and governance of the Madras State.
Term | 6th April, 1947 – 7th March, 1949 |
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Political Pary | Indian National Congress |
Contributions Made For Tamil Nadu State |
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First Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu(Independent India)
C.N. Annadurai was popularly known as “Anna”. He served as the last Chief Minister of Madras State and the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu after independence. His leadership, starting in 1967, marked a significant era with a focus on social justice, linguistic pride, and welfare initiatives.
Term | March 6th, 1967 – January 10th, 1969 |
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Political Party | DMK |
Contributions Made For Tamil Nadu State |
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Longest Serving Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu
There are two prominent personalities who have served as the longest chief ministers of Tamil Nadu. We have created the details on the basis of years and terms.
M. Karunanidhi was the longest serving Chief Minister of the state on the basis of years. He was elected for five times and holded the position for almost 20 years. He was the leader of DMK party. He mainly focused on the social justice and the rights of marginalized groups in his tenure. Except politics, he was a prominent writer and poet. He was a major contributor in Tamil Nadu’s literature.
J. Jayalalithaa was a renowned and people’s favourite politician of Tamil Nadu. She was known for her strong governance and development initiatives. She served six terms as Chief Minister. Despite challenges, Jayalalithaa’s legacy endures as a significant influence in Tamil Nadu’s politics and development. Apart from that in early life she was a fabulous actress of Tamil Nadu.
Muthuvel Karunanidhi | CM for two decades over five terms (1969 to 2011) |
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Jayaram Jayalalithaa (Amma) | CM for more than fourteen years over six terms. ( 1991 to 2016) |
Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu – FAQs
Who was the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
Subbarayalu Reddiar was the first Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu state .
Who is the current Chief Minister Of Tamil Nadu?
The current Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is M. K. Stalin.
Who is the longest serving Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?
M. Karunanidhi, the father of the present Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, is the longest serving CM of Tamil Nadu.
Which party is currently in power in Tamil Nadu?
The party currently in power in Tamil Nadu is Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.
Who was first woman chief minister of Tamil Nadu?
Vaikom Narayani Janaki was the first woman chief minister of Tamil Nadu.
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