Puducherry elections 2026: AINRC-led NDA set for second term; what it means for CM N Rangasamy | India News – The Times of India

Puducherry elections 2026: AINRC-led NDA set for second term; what it means for CM N Rangasamy | India News – The Times of India

Puducherry CM N Rangasamy NEW DELHI: The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised to return to power in Puducherry and become the Union territory’s first incumbent government to secure re-election since Congress accomplished the feat in 2006.Counting for the April 9 assembly polls was held on Monday, with the election recording an 89.87% turnout—the highest…

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From CM vs ex-CM to Puducherry BJP chief vs debutant, these seats set for high-stakes battles | India News – The Times of India

From CM vs ex-CM to Puducherry BJP chief vs debutant, these seats set for high-stakes battles | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Puducherry gears up for the upcoming assembly elections, several key constituencies in the Union territory (UT) are set to witness high-profile battles, featuring the outgoing chief minister, a former chief minister, UT party chiefs, and a political heir.The Puducherry legislative assembly has 33 members, and elections are held for 30 seats. The…

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Puducherry assembly polls: High-calibre fight in Thattanchavady as CM Rangasamy takes on ex-CM Vaithilingam | India News – The Times of India

Puducherry assembly polls: High-calibre fight in Thattanchavady as CM Rangasamy takes on ex-CM Vaithilingam | India News – The Times of India

N Rangasamy (left) and V Vaithilingam NEW DELHI: Puducherry’s Thattanchavady constituency will see Congress MP and former chief minister V Vaithilingam take on incumbent CM N Rangasamy, marking the most high-profile contest in the upcoming assembly election.Rangasamy is also the current Thattanchavady MLA. Watch TN Polls Turn 5-Cornered: DMK, NDA, Vijay & Rebels: Who Holds…

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‘Govt lacks powers due to UT status’: Puducherry CM Rangasamy reiterates statehood demand ahead of assembly polls | India News – The Times of India

‘Govt lacks powers due to UT status’: Puducherry CM Rangasamy reiterates statehood demand ahead of assembly polls | India News – The Times of India

Puducherry: Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy (left) interacts with lieutenant governor K Kailashnathan at a ceremony at Kamban Kalaiyarang, in Puducherry. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy on Thursday once again called for statehood for the Union territory, ahead of the assembly elections slated for April.Rangasamy was responding to remarks by opposition…

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