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T. Prakasam becomes Premier of Madras

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T. Prakasam becomes Premier of Madras
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T. Prakasam was elected Congress legislature leader and formed a ministry, defeating the candidate backed by Rajagopalachari.

After the 1946 elections, T. Prakasam was chosen leader of the Congress legislature party, defeating the faction supporting C. Rajagopalachari, and became Premier of Madras. His ministry promoted khadi and cottage industries. He faced opposition within the party, including from K. Kamaraj, and lost a vote of confidence in the legislature party in 1947. He was succeeded by O. P. Ramaswamy Reddiyar.

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