N Rangasamy Sworn in as Chief Minister of Puducherry for Fifth Term
N Rangasamy swearing-in: Puducherry CM for 5th time
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N. Rangasamy, founder of the AINRC party, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time on May 13, 2026, after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured a total of 18 seats in the assembly elections. The oath was administered by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan.
- 01N. Rangasamy has been sworn in as Chief Minister for the fifth time.
- 02The NDA coalition won 18 seats in the recent assembly elections.
- 03The AINRC party secured 12 seats, while BJP won 4, AIADMK 1, and LJK 1.
- 04The oath ceremony took place at Lok Niwas.
- 05Key political figures present included BJP National President Nitin Nabin and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
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N. Rangasamy, the founder of the AINRC (All India N.R. Congress) party, has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time on May 13, 2026. This milestone comes after the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) achieved a significant victory in the assembly elections, securing a total of 18 seats—with 12 seats won by AINRC, 4 by BJP, 1 by AIADMK, and 1 by LJK. The oath of office was administered by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan at Lok Niwas, marking another chapter in Rangasamy's political journey. Notable attendees at the ceremony included BJP National President Nitin Nabin and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.
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Rangasamy's continued leadership may influence local policies and governance in Puducherry, affecting residents' daily lives.
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