New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Wednesday assumed office for a record fifth term after taking oath, following the formation of a new government in the union territory.Speaking after the swearing-in ceremony, Rangasamy said, “It gives me immense joy to have assumed office as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time. We will work for the sake of the people and for the development of the state. My government will implement every measure, whether it in…
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Puducherry, May 4 (IANS) The NDA alliance strengthened its position in the Puducherry Assembly election results on Monday, with key victories and early trends indicating a clear edge over the Congress-led front. In a significant result, BJP candidate A. Namassivayam secured a decisive victory from the Mannadipet Assembly constituency, defeating his Congress rival TPR Selvame by a margin of 6,110 votes. The win marks a notable improvement for the BJP leader, who had won the seat by a much narrowe…
Puducherry, May 3 (IANS) The stage is set for a keenly contested verdict in the 2026 Assembly elections in Puducherry, where a record voter turnout and a multi-cornered fight have heightened expectations of a close finish when votes are counted on May 4.Polling for all 30 Assembly constituencies across the Union Territory — including Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam — was held in a single phase on April 9. Officials reported an unprecedented turnout of nearly 90 per cent, signalling strong voter mob…
Puducherry, April 9 (IANS) Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangaswamy cast his vote in the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections on Thursday and expressed confidence that his party would secure a clear victory.Continuing his long-standing tradition, Rangaswamy arrived at the polling station on his motorcycle. After casting his vote, he spoke exclusively to IANS and said, “We will get more seats and surely win the election.”Rangaswamy is contesting from the Thattanchavady and Mangalam Assembly cons…