N. Rangasamy was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for a record fifth term leading the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the Union Territory.
The swearing-in ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan, where Lieutenant Governor K. Kailasanathan administered the oath of office and secrecy.
Political Journey of N. Rangasamy
- N. Rangasamy began his political career with the Indian National Congress before later founding the All India N.R. Congress in 2011.
- He quickly emerged as one of the most popular leaders in Puducherry due to his clean image, accessible leadership style, and welfare initiatives. Over the years, he earned the nickname “People’s Chief Minister” because of his direct connection with citizens.
- Under his leadership, Puducherry witnessed improvements in social welfare, healthcare, education, and public infrastructure.
Ministers Sworn In
Along with the Chief Minister, the following leaders were sworn in as ministers:
- A. Namassivayam of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP),
- and Malladi Krishna Rao of the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC).
Historic Political Milestone
- With this swearing-in, N. Rangasamy has become the first leader in Puducherry’s history to serve as Chief Minister five times.
- This is also his second consecutive term as Chief Minister under the NDA alliance, further consolidating his position as one of the most influential political figures in the Union Territory.
NDA Majority in Puducherry Assembly
The NDA alliance secured a comfortable majority in the recently concluded Puducherry Assembly elections.
In the 30-member Assembly:
- AINRC won 12 seats,
- BJP secured 4 seats,
- All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) won 1 seat,
- and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi secured 1 seat.
Interesting Facts
- N. Rangasamy is often called the “Kamaraj of Puducherry” due to his welfare-oriented politics.
- Puducherry is one of the few Union Territories with a legislative assembly.
- The name “Puducherry” means “New Village” in Tamil.
- French influence is still visible in Puducherry’s culture, street names, and architecture.
- Tourism is one of the major contributors to Puducherry’s economy.
Key Takeaway
The swearing-in of N. Rangasamy for a record fifth term marks a significant political milestone in Puducherry. The renewed NDA government is expected to continue its focus on development, governance stability, and welfare-oriented administration in the Union Territory.