BJP's VP Ramalingam to Contest from Raj Bhavan Seat in Puducherry Assembly Elections
VP Ramalingame: BJP's state president in the fray from Puducherry's Raj Bhavan seat
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VP Ramalingam, the Bharatiya Janata Party's state president in Puducherry, is set to contest the Raj Bhavan seat in the 2026 assembly elections. He has been a nominated member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly since May 2021 and aims to secure a direct electoral seat.
- 01VP Ramalingam is contesting from the Raj Bhavan seat in the 2026 Puducherry assembly elections.
- 02He has been a nominated member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly since May 11, 2021.
- 03Ramalingam is the brother of former Speaker V. P. Sivakolundhu, a senior Congress leader.
- 04He became the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Puducherry on June 30, 2025.
- 05His nomination in 2021 enhanced the BJP's presence in the Puducherry Assembly.
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VP Ramalingam, the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) state president in Puducherry, is gearing up to contest the Raj Bhavan seat in the upcoming 2026 assembly elections. He has been serving as a nominated member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly since May 11, 2021, after being appointed by the Central Government, which replaced S. Selvaganapathy. Ramalingam, who comes from a politically active family, is the brother of V. P. Sivakolundhu, a former Speaker of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly and a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. His role as a nominated MLA has allowed him to contribute to legislative proceedings alongside elected members, thereby strengthening the BJP's foothold in the Puducherry Assembly. On June 30, 2025, he was elevated to the position of state president of the BJP in Puducherry, further solidifying his influence within the party's local leadership.
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Ramalingam's candidacy could influence the political landscape in Puducherry, potentially increasing the BJP's representation in the assembly.
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