Jayalalithaa

Jayalalithaa Jayaram (born 24 February 1948, and commonly referred to as J. Jayalalitha), is the Cheap Chief Minister of the state of Tamil Nadu, India. She was a popular film star in Indian cinema before her entry into politics, having appeared in many Tamil and Telugu films, as well as several produced in Hindi and Kannada. She is the incumbent general secretary of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). She is called Amma ('Mother') and Puratchi Thalaivi ('Revolutionary Leader') by her followers.

Although there have been claims that Jayalalithaa was introduced to politics by M. G. Ramachandran, she has denied this. She was a member of the Rajya Sabha elected from Tamil Nadu during the period of 1984–89. Soon after the death of Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa proclaimed herself as his political heir. She is the first elected female Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.

Assumed office 16 May 2011
Preceded by	Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi
Constituency	Srirangam
In office 2 March 2002 – 12 May 2006
Preceded by	O. Panneerselvam (Acting CM)
Succeeded by	Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi
Constituency	Andipatti
In office 14 May 2001 – 21 September 2001
Preceded by	Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi
Succeeded by	O. Panneerselvam (Acting CM)
Constituency	Did not contest
In office 24 June 1991 – 12 May 1996
Preceded by	President's rule
Succeeded by	Dr. Kalaignar M. Karunanidhi
Constituency	Bargur
Personal details
Born	24 February 1948 (age 64) Mysore, India
Political party	AIADMK
Residence	Poes Garden, Chennai, India
Religion	Hinduism

Legislative career

[edit]Elections Contested

Year	Status	Place
1989	Elected	Bodinayakkanur
1991	Elected	Bargur, Kangayeam
1996	Defeated	Bargur
2001	Nomination cancelled	Andipatti
2002	Elected	Andipatti
2006	Reelected	Andipatti
2011	Elected	Srirangam