N Rangasamy Becomes Puducherry CM for the Fifth Time
The AINRC-led NDA kept power after winning 18 seats, and a small cabinet was sworn in with Rangasamy.
- On Wednesday, N. Rangasamy took the oath as Chief Minister of Puducherry for a record fifth term, with Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan administering the oath at Lok Bhavan.
- The National Democratic Alliance secured a majority in recent Assembly elections, winning 18 of 30 seats, with the AINRC emerging as the dominant force by winning 12 of 16 contested seats.
- Coalition partners strengthened the NDA's position: the BJP secured four seats, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Lok Janshakti Party each won one seat in the Union Territory Assembly.
- Cabinet members Malladi Krishna Rao and A. Namassivayam took the oath alongside the Chief Minister, while BJP National President Nitin Nabin and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya attended the ceremony.
- This swearing-in occurs amid broader political transitions across India, with new chief ministers assuming office in West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu, while attention shifts to Kerala.
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N Rangasamy Sworn In As Puducherry Chief Minister For Record 5th Term
Puducherry, May 13 (IANS) The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government headed by N. Rangasamy assumed office in Puducherry on Wednesday, with the veteran leader taking oath as Chief Minister for a record fifth term.
AINRC leader N. Rangasamy takes oath as the Puducherry CM for the fifth term
N. Rangasamy was sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for the fifth time on Wednesday, administered the oath by LG K. Kailashnathan. A four-time former CM, Rangasamy launched the AINRC in 2011 after splitting from Congress. He secured a fifth term as CM, having previously served twice with Congress and twice with AINRC.
PM Modi congratulates N Rangasamy on taking oath as Puducherry CM
New Delhi, May 13 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted veteran politician and AINRC founder N Rangasamy on taking oath as Puducherry chief minister, and said he has made a mark as an effective administrator and strengthened the Union Territory's growth journey.Rangasamy on Wednesday took oath as the chief minister of Puducherry for the fifth time along with two cabinet members."Congratulations to Thiru N. Rangasamy Ji on takin…
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