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Justice Party returns to power under B. Munuswamy Naidu

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Justice Party returns to power under B. Munuswamy Naidu
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The Justice Party won the 1930 election, boycotted by the Congress, and B. Munuswamy Naidu became Premier.

The 1930 Madras Legislative Council election was held during the Civil Disobedience Movement, and the Congress boycotted it. The Justice Party won and B. Munuswamy Naidu became Premier. His ministry faced internal opposition within the party, particularly from zamindari members. He was replaced in 1932 by the Raja of Bobbili.

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  2. 1923

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  3. 1926

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  4. 1928

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  5. 1932

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