Former Puducherry Chief Minister R.V. Janakiraman Passes Away Leave a Comment / Daily News, Obituary / By admin1 Former Puducherry Chief Minister R.V. Janakiraman Passes Away R.V. Janakiraman, former Puducherry Chief Minister and DMK leader has passed away. He was 79. He served as Chief Minister from May 26, 1996 to March 18, 2000.