Kamaraj ministry

K. Kamaraj was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Madras State on 13 April 1954. K. Kamaraj ousted Rajaji on 31 March 1954 and was elected the leader of Congress Legislative Party. Kamaraj consolidated his position by offering ministerial position to leaders of Tamil Nadu Toilers Party and Commonweal Party.

First Ministry

Members of ministry who served between 13 April 1954 – 13 April 1957 under the Chief Ministership of Kamraj are

Former Members

Following the States Reorganisation Act of 1956, A. B. Shetty quit the Ministry on 1 March 1956 and his portfolio was shared between other ministers in the cabinet.

Second Ministry

Kamaraj's council of ministers during kamaraja's second tenure as Chief Minister :

Third Ministry

Kamaraj's council of ministers during his third tenure as Chief Minister :