​Who is the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu as of September 2024?

Correct option is C

​The correct answer is (c) M.K. Stalin

Explanation:

• As of September 2024, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu is M.K. Stalin. M.K. Stalin has been serving as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since May 7, 2021.
• He is also the President of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam(DMK) party​

Information Booster:

R. N. Ravi is the Governor of Tamil Nadu.

Festivals and Dance in Tamil Nadu:

• Pongal (January) – Harvest festival; worship of sun, earth, and cattle.
• Jallikattu – Traditional bull-taming event, famous in Alanganallur, Tamil Nadu.
• Chithirai Festival (Madurai) – Re-enactment of the marriage of Goddess Meenakshi & Lord Sundareswarar.
• Adipperukku – Celebrated on the 18th day of Tamil month Adi, marking new farming operations.
• Dance Festival (Mamallapuram) – Open-air performances of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Odissi, and folk dances.
• Natyanjali Dance Festival (Chidambaram) – Tribute to Lord Nataraja (Cosmic Dancer).
• Kanthuri Festival – Secular Sufi festival, honors Saint Quadirwali; holy sandalwood paste distributed.
• Velankanni Festival – Christian festival, famous for miraculous healing powers of the Virgin Mary.
• Navaratri Festival – Nine-night festival worshiping Goddess Shakti in different forms.
• Chennai Music Festival (December) – Celebration of Carnatic music and classical dance.

Additional Information:

• Option A (Bhupendra Patel): He is the Chief Minister of Gujarat.
• Option B (Nayab Singh Saini): He is a politician from Haryana and has not held the position of Chief Minister.
• Option D (Hemant Soren): He is the Chief Minister of Jharkhand.