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K Palaniswami
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- Born 12 May 1954
- Age 70
- Birth Place Siluvampalayam,, Salem District, Madras State, India, (present-day, Tamil Nadu, )
- Profession Agriculturalist, Politician
- Political Party All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
- In Office 7th Chief Minister Of Tamil Nadu 16 February 2017 - 6 May 2021, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 10 March 1998 - 26 April 1999, Interim General Secretary Of The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 11 July 2022 - 27 March 2023, Joint Coordinator Of The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 21 August 2017 - 23 June 2022, Headquarters Secretary Of The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 8 June 2016 - 12 July 2022
- Residence Greenways Road
- Awards Honorary Doctorate (2019), Paul Harris Fellow (2020)
K Palaniswami BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 09 Feb 2025
Edappadi K Palaniswami: A Stalwart of Tamil Nadu Politics Born on 12 May 1954, Edappadi K Palaniswami, or EPS, currently leads the opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. His political journey began in 1974, after a career in agriculture. He served as Tamil Nadu’s Chief Minister fro...
K Palaniswami PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Ratha Palaniswami |
POSITIONS HELD BY K Palaniswami
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 6 February 1989 - 12 May 1996 |
| Member of the Lok Sabha | 10 March 1998 - 26 April 1999 |
| Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly | 23 May 2011 - Present |
| Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu | 16 February 2017 - 6 May 2021 |
K PALANISWAMI NEWS
Yoga to be taught in schools in Tamil Nadu: K Palaniswami
September 21, 2017 9:48 pm
"To enhance skills, ensure mental peace and physical strength of all students, yoga training will be given," Palaniswami said.
TTV Dhinakaran dares Tami Nadu CM Palaniswami to quit office
September 17, 2017 5:53 pm
"Let Palaniswami say that the post of Chief Minister and the Cabinet which was given by 'Chinnamma' (V K Sasikala) is not necessary ... let them choose anyone (as Legislature party leader)... we are not concerned," he told reporters in Chennai.
Dinakaran loyalists reject 'invite' to attend AIADMK MLAs meet convened by CM K Palaniswami, says key supporter
September 04, 2017 6:09 pm
The 19 MLAs made the demand a day after the AIADMK factions led by Palaniswami and O Panneerselvam merged. The strength of the camp has gone up to 21 with two more MLAs joining it. The MLAs are staying in neighbouring Puducherry.
Jayalalithaa had not identified any political successor: Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami
September 04, 2017 12:10 am
VCK leader claims Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao said he can't intervene in AIADMK matter
August 30, 2017 8:01 pm
The Raj Bhavan, however, has so far not issued any communique on what transpired at the meeting in which the leaders submitted a joint letter to Tamil Nadu Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao urging him to direct K Palaniswami to seek a confidence vote.
Will decide next step to oust Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami, says T T V Dhinakaran
August 30, 2017 7:11 pm
Stating that his faction was confident that Governor Ch Vidyasagar Rao would take a good decision on the representation by MLAs seeking the CM K Palaniswami's ouster, he quoted a proverb which meant that those with patience will eventually win.
DMK urges Guv to ask CM K Palaniswami to prove majority
August 25, 2017 4:47 pm
DMK working president and leader of the opposition in assembly M K Stalin, who had earlier this week written to the Governor seeking a floor test, dubbed the Palaniswami regime as a "minority government".
BJP leader calls on Tamil Nadu CM K Palaniswami, Deputy CM O Panneerselvam
August 24, 2017 9:13 pm
Rival AIADMK factions led by chief minister K Palaniswami and rebel leader O Panneerselvam buried the hatchet and merged earlier this week, as they said steps would be taken to expel jailed party general secretary V K Sasikala.
"DMK will work to democratically unseat Palaniswami regime"
August 20, 2017 11:14 pm
Referring to a one-day strike called by Government teachers and employees tomorrow pressing various demands, DMK Working President M K Stalin said it was the duty of a responsible government to fulfill their reasonable demands.
Deepa opposes plans to convert Jaya's residence into memorial
August 18, 2017 11:09 am
Deepa said she has the "moral and legal rights" to stake claim to the Poes Garden property and termed the announcement by the chief minister a "drama" while alleging that there was some motive behind it.
