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What roles did Edappadi Palaniswami hold before becoming chief minister?

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Before becoming chief minister, Edappadi Palaniswami was appointed minister of highways and minor ports in 2011 and minister of the Public Works Department in 2016 by Chief Minister Jayaram Jayalalithaa. He also held key positions within the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK; All India Anna Dravidian Progressive Federation), including as propaganda secretary.