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V. N. Janaki

Indian actress and Former Chief minister of Tamil Nadu (1924-1996)

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Vaikom Narayani Janaki, also known as Janaki Ramachandran, was an Indian actress and politician, who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu in 1988. She was elected as the chief minister after the death of her husband M. G. Ramachandran, who was the leader of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and served in the post for 24 days. She was the first woman to become the chief minister of the state.

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Born
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Place of birth
Vaikom wd
Died
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Place of death
Chennai wd
Citizenship
India, British Raj wd
Occupation
politician, actor wd
Political party
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam wd

Positions held wd

  • Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (7 January 1988 – 30 January 1988)

Questions

When was V. N. Janaki born?
V. N. Janaki was born on 30 November 1923 in Vaikom.
What positions has V. N. Janaki held?
Positions held by V. N. Janaki include: Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (1988–1988).

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): V. N. Janaki · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q3535989 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: VNJanaki.jpg by Pesum Padam (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 5 November 2026

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