The fourth legislative assembly of Madras state (3 March 1967 – 5 January 1971) was constituted in March 1967 after the assembly election which was held in February 1967.^[1] The assembly was the first non-Indian National Congress government of the state and, under chief-minister C.N. Annadurai, passed several key acts including the renaming of the state to Tamil Nadu and the abolition of the three-language formula in the state which had previously required Hindi to be taught in schools.

The assembly was elected in the general election of February 1967 and consisted of 234 members including 42 members representing scheduled castes, two members representing scheduled tribes and one nominated member.^[1] In that election, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, under the leadership of C.N. Annadurai, won a majority. Annadurai was elected Chief minister as a member of the Legislative Council, the State's upper house.^[2][3] On 18 July 1967, the assembly unanimously adopted a resolution to change the name of Madras State to Tamil Nadu.^[1][4] This was achieved through the Madras State (Alteration of Name) Act, 1968 (Central Act 53 of 1968) which was passed by the Parliament of India and came into force on 14 January 1969, with the assembly being renamed the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.^[4] After the death of C. N. Annadurai in office, M. Karunanidhi became Chief Minister in 1969.^[5]

This assembly marked the most dramatic change in Madras State politics with the first state-government by the DMK party.^[6] Since this assembly the previously dominant Indian National Congress has never returned to power in the state.^[6]

The council of ministers in C. N. Annadurai's cabinet (6 March 1967 – 10 February 1969).^[9]

The council of ministers in Karunanidhi's cabinet (10 February 1969 – 4 January 1971).^[10]

Changes

• S. P. Adithanar who step down as Speaker of the Assembly and became Minister of Co-operation.

• 1967 Madras State legislative assembly election