List of Chief Ministers of Puducherry
Country
INDIA
State
Statehood
16 August 1962
Total Districts
4
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Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is a union territory located on the southeastern coast of India. It was a French colony until 1954 and still retains a strong French influence in its architecture, cuisine, and culture.
Puducherry is known for its serene beaches, beautiful colonial buildings, and vibrant markets. The city has a unique blend of French and Tamil cultures, with both Tamil and French being official languages.
| S.No. | CM Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edouard Goubert | 1 July 1963 - 24 August 1964 |
| 2 | V. Venkatasubha Reddiar | 11 September 1964 - 9 April 1967 |
| 3 | M. O. H. Farook | 9 April 1967 - 6 March 1968 |
| 4 | V. Venkatasubha Reddiar | 6 March 1968 - 18 September 1968 |
| 5 | *President Rule* | 18 September 1968 - 17 March 1969 |
| 6 | M. O. H. Farook | 17 March 1969 - 3 January 1974 |
| 7 | *President Rule* | 3 January 1974 - 6 March 1974 |
| 8 | Subramanyan Ramaswamy | 6 March 1974 - 28 March 1974 |
| 9 | *President Rule* | 28 March 1974 - 2 July 1977 |
| 10 | Subramanyan Ramaswamy | 2 July 1977 - 12 November 1978 |
| 11 | *President Rule* | 12 November 1978 - 16 January 1980 |
| 12 | M. D. R. Ramachandran | 16 January 1980 - 24 June 1983 |
| 13 | *President Rule* | 24 June 1983 - 16 March 1985 |
| 14 | M. O. H. Farook | 16 March 1985 - 4 March 1990 |
| 15 | M. D. R. Ramachandran | 8 March 1990 - 3 March 1991 |
| 16 | *President Rule* | 3 March 1991 - 4 July 1991 |
| 17 | V. Vaithilingam | 4 July 1991 - 13 May 1996 |
| 18 | R. V. Janakiraman | 26 May 1996 - 21 March 2000 |
| 19 | P. Shanmugam | 22 March 2000 - 15 May 2001 |
| 20 | P. Shanmugam | 24 May 2001 - 26 October 2001 |
| 21 | N. Rangaswamy | 27 October 2001 - 12 May 2006 |
| 22 | N. Rangaswamy | 13 May 2006 - 4 September 2008 |
| 23 | V. Vaithilingam | 4 September 2008 - 16 May 2011 |
| 24 | N. Rangaswamy | 16 May 2011 - 6 June 2016 |
| 25 | V. Narayanasamy | 6 June 2016 - 22 February 2021 |
| 26 | *President Rule* | 23 February 2021 - 7 May 2021 |
| 27 | N. Rangaswamy | 7 May 2021 - Incumbent |
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