Chief Minister of Madras Presidency
In 1946, after the Congress' victory in elections in Madras Presidency Prakasam became the chief minister on 30 April 1946, as he and Kamaraj, a Tamil leader, were against Rajaji — the choice of leaders such as Gandhi and Nehru — becoming the chief minister. However, the government lasted for only 11 months, as it was felt that Prakasam was not accommodating enough to various varying interests.
During his tenure as Premier, Prakasam publicly declared his intention to scrap all textile industries in the province and replace them with khadi manufacturing and weaving units. In February 1947, Communists broke into a full-scale revolt. On Vallabhbhai Patel's advice, Prakasam responded with widespread arrests and tough crackdown on arsonists.
| Prakasam's Cabinet | |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Minister |
| Tanguturi Prakasam (Also Chief Minister) | |
| Labour and Industry | Varaha Venkata Giri |
| Health | Rukmini Laxmipathi |
| Food | T. S. S. Rajan |
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