N. Rangasamy, the founder of the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) and leader of the National Democratic Alliance in Puducherry, is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister on Wednesday. The oath will be administered by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan at Lok Niwas. This marks Rangasamy's fifth term in office, following the AINRC-led coalition's victory in the 2026 Assembly elections, where they secured 18 seats (with AINRC winning 12, BJP 4, and one each from AIADMK and LJK). The coalition government will include the BJP, which is expected to receive cabinet positions. Discussions regarding the cabinet formation are ongoing, and it remains uncertain whether BJP ministers will be sworn in alongside Rangasamy. BJP President Nitin Nabin and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya are expected to arrive in Puducherry for the ceremony and will engage with local party leaders during their visit.