V. N. Janaki
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This is a matronymic name. The person is referred to as Janaki and not as Vaikom Narayani.
Vaikom Narayani Janaki (30 November 1923[1] – 19 May 1996), also known as Janaki Ramachandran,[3] was an Indian politician, actress and activist who served as the chief minister of Tamil Nadu for 23 days after the death of her husband M. G. Ramachandran, former chief minister of Tamil Nadu. She was the first woman to become the chief minister of Tamil Nadu. She was also the first actress to become the chief minister in the history of India.
Quick Facts 4th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, Governor ...
V. N. Janaki Ramachandran | |
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4th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu | |
In office 7 January 1988 – 30 January 1988 | |
Governor | Sundar Lal Khurana |
Preceded by | M. G. Ramachandran[lower-alpha 1] |
Succeeded by | President's rule |
Constituency | Did not contest |
President of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | |
In office 2 January 1988 – 7 February 1989 | |
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Born | Vaikom Narayani Janaki (1923-11-30)30 November 1923[1] Vaikom, Travancore Kingdom, British India (present-day Kerala, India) |
Died | 19 May 1996(1996-05-19) (aged 72)[1] Madras, Tamil Nadu, India[citation needed] |
Cause of death | Cardiac Arrest[2] |
Resting place | M.G.R. Thottam |
Political party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam |
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Children | Surendran |
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Relatives | Papanasam Sivan |
Residence(s) | M.G.R Thottam Raamapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
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