Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu

C. Joseph Vijay: 9th CM of Tamilnadu 

The official page of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
In Tamil Nadu, the *Chief Minister* holds the actual executive power, while the Governor serves as the formal head of state. Appointed by the Governor based on legislative majority, the Chief Minister leads a council responsible to the Assembly for a renewable five-year term, provided they maintain the house's confidence.