Puducherry Chief Minister

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin accused the Puducherry CM of being a Delhi-controlled puppet, destroying the Union Territory's identity. He promised statehood, financial commission inclusion, and a 'Dravidian Model' development plan, including job creation and educational reforms.

Puducherry's decades-long statehood demand has intensified ahead of assembly elections, fueled by power struggles between the Lieutenant Governor and elected leaders. Despite the BJP's central rule, the issue remains unresolved, posing a challenge for the ruling AINRC-BJP alliance. Voters face a choice between the opposition Congress-DMK and the incumbent coalition, with hyperlocal issues potentially outweighing the statehood debate.

AIADMK, a key NDA ally in Puducherry, has agreed to contest from two constituencies, Uppalam and Orleanpet, to uphold coalition dharma. The party expressed confidence in winning both seats and asserted its claim for a share in power if the alliance secures victory in the upcoming Assembly polls. This decision follows seat-sharing talks with ruling AINRC and BJP.

Former puducherry chief minister M D R Ramachandran passed away at 90 due to age-related ailments. He served as CM twice under DMK leadership and later as Speaker with Congress.

Former puducherry chief minister S Ramassamy died at his residence here on Monday after a brief illness, family sources said.

Vaithilingam was on Thursday sworn in as Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry

Puducherry, Jun 6 () Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister V Narayanasamy was today sworn in as the tenth Chief Minister of Puducherry.

V Narayanansamy has been named the Congress's pick to be the new Chief Minister of Puducherry. A heated contest had broken out within the party's local unit over who will occupy the chief minister's seat and this delayed government formation in the Union Territory.

In June 2019, Puducherry council of ministers passed a resolution to continue the distribution of free rice.

Beaches and coastal villages in Cuddalore and Nagapattinam districts, that bore the brunt of the tsunami, saw relatives of victims offering prayers.

Popular actor and director Parthiban's 'Ottha Seruppu' has been selected as the best film for Puducherry state awards and will receive the Sankardas Swamy Award on December 15. Now, 'Oththa Seruppu' actor Parthiban has thanked puducherry chief minister for selecting the film for the Best Film award. Parthiban took to Twitter to thank the CM and wrote an obliged note to the Chief Minister of Pondicherry for presenting the best film award.

he All India NR Congress floated by former puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy will host its maiden conference in the Union territory on March 6. Speaking to reporters on Friday, party general secretary V Bhalan said Rangasamy would outline his reasons for quitting the Congress.

puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and sought additional funds for implementation of various development projects besides raising the issue of statehood for the Union Territory.

puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy on Monday extended his support to an agitation launched by West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee against the central government over the style of functioning of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

The Central Government and State Governments have been battling the Coronavirus pandemic for the past few months.

“Narayanasamy will become a showpiece for the Congress party. Do you know why? After June, Congress will have only Narayanasamy to showcase as its chief minister in the country,” he said while addressing a public meeting in Puducherry.

puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday charged the Centre with misusing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). During the UPA rule there was no interference in the independent working of the investigating agency.

puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday said his cabinet colleagues, legislators of the ruling Congress and its ally the DMK would participate in the demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi on January 4 to urge the Centre grant statehood to the Union Territory.

puducherry chief minister N Rangasamy’s mother N Panchali Ammal died of age- related ailments at her residence here on Friday evening. She was 94.

The mortal remains of former puducherry chief minister R V Janakiraman, who passed away here on Monday after a prolonged illness, was laid to rest with full state honours and with 21-gun salute in his native village -- Alathur -- in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu on Tuesday morning.

Chief minister V Narayanasamy, who is also the chairman of Puducherry state disaster management authority, has directed the territorial officials to remove barricades that prevent easy movement of people within the city within a day. He convened a meeting with members of the authority on Wednesday at the chief secretariat and passed the direction.

puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy on Tuesday said he was pained by the attacks on Tamil people, their properties and establishments in Karnataka over the Cauvery water dispute.

Does puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy want a rubber stamp or a responsible administrator, asked Lt Governor Kiran Bedi on Monday.

Lt Governor Kiran Bedi today hit out at chief minister V Narayanasamy for his remark that the LG should not act beyond mandate, asking if he wanted a rubber stamp or a responsible administrator.

An election flying squad on Friday inspected the campaign vehicles of All India NR Congress founder-leader and chief minister N Rangasamy following complaints that vehicles of VVIPs were being used to transport and distribute money to voters. The incident triggered rumors that poll officials raided his residence in search of cash.