Chief Minister of Madras
At the end of November 1920, the first general elections were held to the Madras Legislative Assembly as per the Montford Reforms. The Indian National Congress, a part of its policy during the Non-Cooperation Movement boycotted the elections. As a result, the Justice Party swept to power winning 63 of the 98 Assembly seats to which elections were conducted. Among the nominated members, it had a strength of 18 adding up to a total of 81 members in a chamber of 127.
Following the success of the Justice Party in the 1920 elections, Lord Willingdon invited Sir Theagaroya Chetty to form the Government. However, he passed on the mantle to Subbarayalu Reddiar. Subbarayalu Reddiar assumed office as Chief Minister on December 17, 1920 and held the portfolios of education, public works, excise and registration in the new government. The first session of the assembly was inaugurated by Duke of Connaught on January 13, 1921. On February 14, 1921, three new Council Secretaries were appointed by the Justice party Government. However, Subbarayalu Reddiar resigned soon afterwards on grounds of health.
| Subbarayalu Reddiar's Cabinet | |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | Minister |
| Education, Excise and Public works | A. Subbarayalu Reddiar (Also Chief Minister) |
| Local Self-Government | Panaganti Ramarayaningar |
| Development | Kurma Venkata Reddy Naidu |
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