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Detailed explanation-1: -Upon India’s independence, the Madras Presidency became Madras state (renamed Tamil Nadu in 1968), with Madras remaining its capital. The government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name of the city to Chennai in 1996.
Detailed explanation-2: -In August 1996, the Government of Tamil Nadu officially changed the name from Madras to Chennai. At that time many Indian cities underwent a change of name.
Detailed explanation-3: -The acute rice shortage prevailing in the state became an election issue with the DMK promising to supply three padis (approx. 4.5 kg) of rice for 1 Rupee in its election manifesto. The DMK capitalised on the rice shortage as well as widespread discontent with the Bhaktavatsalam administration.
Detailed explanation-4: -Annadurai, won a majority. Annadurai was elected Chief minister as a member of the Legislative Council, the State’s upper house. On 18 July 1967, the assembly unanimously adopted a resolution to change the name of Madras State to Tamil Nadu.