N. Rangasamy to be Sworn-in as Chief Minister of Puducherry
Rangasamy to be sworn-in as Chief Minister of Puducherry on Wednesday
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N. Rangasamy, founder of the AINRC and leader of the National Democratic Alliance in Puducherry, will be sworn in as Chief Minister for the fifth time on Wednesday. The ceremony will be officiated by Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan, amid ongoing discussions about cabinet formation with the BJP.
- 01N. Rangasamy will assume the role of Chief Minister for the fifth time.
- 02The National Democratic Alliance won 18 seats in the 2026 Assembly elections.
- 03Coalition discussions between AINRC and BJP are ongoing for cabinet positions.
- 04BJP President Nitin Nabin and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will attend the swearing-in.
- 05The nature of the coalition government remains to be clarified during Nabin's visit.
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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.
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The new government formation will influence local governance and policy-making in Puducherry, affecting citizens' daily lives.
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