List of Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu
Country
INDIA
State
Statehood
01 November 1956
Total Districts
38
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Tamil Nadu is a state located in the southern part of India, known for its rich culture, history, and architecture. The state is home to the Tamils, one of the oldest and culturally rich communities in India, with a distinct language and culture.
Tamil Nadu has a long and rich history, with several important historical sites and monuments, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Great Living Chola Temples, located in the city of Thanjavur. The state is also known for its unique Dravidian-style architecture, which can be seen in several important temples and structures across the state.
| S.No. | CM Name | Tenure |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Subbarayalu Reddiar | 17 December 1920 - 11 July 1921 |
| 2 | Panaganti Ramarayaningar | 11 July 1921 - 11 September 1923 |
| 3 | Panaganti Ramarayaningar | 19 November 1923 - 3 December 1926 |
| 4 | P. Subbarayan | 4 December 1926 - 27 October 1930 |
| 5 | B. Munuswamy Naidu | 27 October 1930 - 4 November 1932 |
| 6 | Ramakrishna Ranga Rao | 5 November 1932 - 5 November 1934 |
| 7 | Ramakrishna Ranga Rao | 5 November 1934 - 4 April 1936 |
| 8 | P. T. Rajan | 4 April 1936 - 24 August 1936 |
| 9 | Ramakrishna Ranga Rao | 24 August 1936 - 1 April 1937 |
| 10 | Kurma Venkata Reddy Naidu | 1 April 1937 - 14 July 1937 |
| 11 | C. Rajagopalachari | 14 July 1937 - 29 October 1939 |
| 12 | *Governer Rule* | 29 October 1939 - 30 April 1946 |
| 13 | T. Prakasam | 30 April 1946 - 23 March 1947 |
| 14 | Omanthur P. Ramaswamy Reddiar | 23 March 1947 - 6 April 1949 |
| 15 | P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja | 6 April 1949 - 26 January 1950 |
| 16 | P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja | 27 January 1950 - 9 April 1952 |
| 17 | C. Rajagopalachari | 10 April 1952 - 13 April 1954 |
| 18 | K. Kamaraj | 13 April 1954 - 31 March 1957 |
| 19 | K. Kamaraj | 13 April 1957 - 1 March 1962 |
| 20 | K. Kamaraj | 15 March 1962 - 2 October 1963 |
| 21 | M. Bhakthavatsalam | 2 October 1963 - 28 February 1967 |
| 22 | C. N. Annadurai | 6 March 1967 - 13 January 1969 |
| 23 | C. N. Annadurai | 14 January 1969 - 3 February 1969 |
| 24 | V. R. Nedunchezhiyan | 3 February 1969 - 10 February 1969 |
| 25 | M. Karunanidhi | 10 February 1969 - 14 March 1971 |
| 26 | M. Karunanidhi | 15 March 1971 - 31 January 1976 |
| 27 | *President Rule* | 31 January 1976 - 29 June 1977 |
| 28 | M. G. Ramachandran | 30 June 1977 - 17 February 1980 |
| 29 | *President Rule* | 17 February 1980 - 8 June 1980 |
| 30 | M. G. Ramachandran | 9 June 1980 - 9 February 1985 |
| 31 | M. G. Ramachandran | 10 February 1985 - 24 December 1987 |
| 32 | V. R. Nedunchezhiyan | 24 December 1987 - 7 January 1988 |
| 33 | V. N. Janaki Ramachandran | 7 January 1988 - 30 January 1988 |
| 34 | *President Rule* | 30 January 1988 - 26 January 1989 |
| 35 | M. Karunanidhi | 27 January 1989 - 30 January 1991 |
| 36 | *President Rule* | 30 January 1991 - 23 June 1991 |
| 37 | J. Jayalalithaa | 24 June 1991 - 12 May 1996 |
| 38 | M. Karunanidhi | 13 May 1996 - 13 May 2001 |
| 39 | J. Jayalalithaa | 14 May 2001 - 21 September 2001 |
| 40 | O. Panneerselvam | 21 September 2001 - 2 March 2002 |
| 41 | J. Jayalalithaa | 2 March 2002 - 12 May 2006 |
| 42 | M. Karunanidhi | 13 May 2006 - 15 May 2011 |
| 43 | J. Jayalalithaa | 16 May 2011 - 27 September 2014 |
| 44 | O. Panneerselvam | 28 September 2014 - 23 May 2015 |
| 45 | J. Jayalalithaa | 23 May 2015 - 22 May 2016 |
| 46 | J. Jayalalithaa | 23 May 2016 - 5 December 2016 |
| 47 | O. Panneerselvam | 5 December 2016 - 15 February 2017 |
| 48 | Edappadi K. Palaniswami | 16 February 2017 - 6 May 2021 |
| 49 | M. K. Stalin | 7 May 2021 - Incumbent |
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