Tamil Nadu Timeline

V. N. Janaki

3 events, 1987 to 1989; 2 marked as turning points.

  1. 1987

    1. 24 Dec 1987Marina BeachPolitics

      Death of M. G. Ramachandran

      Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran died in office in Madras; he was buried at Marina Beach next to the Anna memorial.

  2. 1988

    1. 7 Jan 1988 to Jan 1989ChennaiPolitics

      Janaki Ramachandran ministry and President's rule

      V. N. Janaki became Tamil Nadu's first woman Chief Minister, but her ministry was dismissed within weeks and President's rule followed.

  3. 1989

    1. Jan 1989 to 30 Jan 1991ChennaiPolitics

      DMK returns to power, Karunanidhi Chief Minister again

      After 13 years in opposition, the DMK won the January 1989 assembly election and M. Karunanidhi became Chief Minister for the third time.