By : Neha Dhyani
Updated : Feb 3, 2022, 6:55
The Tamil Nadu CM name is of the one who represents as the chief executive of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. In other words, the de facto authority (what happens in reality), rests with the Chief Minister of the state. For the Tamil Nadu CM list of candidates, the governor of the state invites the ruling party with the majority of seats to form the government. The chief minister, appointed by the governor, has a council of ministers who are collectively responsible and answerable to the assembly for their operations and actions.
Sl.No. | Name of Chief Ministers | From | To | Party |
1 | M. K. Stalin | May 07, 2021 | PRESENT | DMK |
2 | Edappadi K Palaniswami | February 16, 2017 | May 06, 2021 | AIADMK |
3 | O. Panneerselvam | Dec 6, 2016 | Feb 16, 2017 | AIADMK |
4 | J. Jayalalithaa | May 19, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 | AIADMK |
5 | J. Jayalalithaa | May 23, 2015 | May 19, 2016 | AIADMK |
6 | O Panneerselvam | 29th Sep 2014 | May 23, 2015 | AIADMK |
7 | J. Jayalalithaa | 16. May. 2011 | - | AIADMK |
8 | M. Karunanidhi | 13. May. 2006 | 15. May. 2011 |
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9 | J. Jayalalithaa | Mar 2, 2002 | 12. May. 2006 | AIADMK |
10 | O. Panneerselvam | Sep 21, 2001 | Mar 1, 2002 | AIADMK |
11 | J. Jayalalithaa | 14. May. 2001 | Sep 21, 2001 | AIADMK |
12 | M. Karunanidhi | 13. May. 1996 | 13. May. 2001 | DMK |
13 | J. Jayalalithaa | Jun 24, 1991 | 12. May. 1996 | AIADMK |
| President's rule | Jan 30, 1991 | Jun 24, 1991 |
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14 | M. Karunanidhi | Jan 27, 1989 | Jan 30, 1991 | DMK |
| President's rule | Jan 30, 1988 | Jan 27, 1989 |
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15 | Janaki Ramachandran | Jan 7, 1988 | Jan 30, 1988 | AIADMK |
16 | V.R. Nedunchezhiyan (acting) | Dec 24, 1987 | Jan 7, 1988 | AIADMK |
17 | M. G. Ramachandran | Feb 10, 1985 | Dec 24, 1987 | AIADMK |
18 | M. G. Ramachandran | Jun 9, 1980 | Nov 15, 1984 | AIADMK |
| President's rule | Feb 17, 1980 | Jun 9, 1980 |
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19 | M. G. Ramachandran | Jun 30, 1977 | Feb 17, 1980 | AIADMK |
| President's rule | Jan 31, 1976 | Jun 30, 1977 |
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20 | M. Karunanidhi | Mar 15, 1971 | Jan 31, 1976 | DMK |
21 | M. Karunanidhi | Feb 10, 1969 | Jan 4, 1971 | DMK |
22 | V.R. Nedunchezhiyan (acting) | Feb 3, 1969 | Feb 10, 1969 | DMK |
23 | C. N. Annadurai | Jan 14, 1969 | Feb 3, 1969 | DMK |
24 | C. N. Annadurai | Mar 6, 1967 | Jan 14, 1969 | DMK |
25 | M. Bakthavatsalam | Oct 2, 1963 | Mar 6, 1967 | INC |
26 | K. Kamaraj | Mar 15, 1962 | Oct 2, 1963 | INC |
27 | K. Kamaraj | Apr 13, 1957 | Mar 1, 1962 | INC |
28 | K. Kamaraj | Apr 13, 1954 | Mar 31, 1957 | INC |
29 | C. Rajagopalachari | Apr 10, 1952 | Apr 13, 1954 | INC |
30 | P. S. Kumaraswamy Raja | Jan 26, 1950 | Apr 9, 1952 | INC |
Ans: The governor of the state appoints the chief minister for that state, in this case, the chief minister of Tamil Nadu is appointed by the governor of Tamil Nadu.
Ans: Since 1952, there have been 12 chief minister tenures in Tamil Nadu, with V. R. Nedunchezhiyan who acted twice in the role.
Ans: The first CM of Tamil Nadu after India became a republic was Mr P.S. Kumaraswamy Raja.