N Rangasamy was sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for a fifth time on Wednesday, with Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan administering the oath. A four-time former CM, he founded the AINRC in 2011 after splitting from Congress. He returns for his latest term after earlier stints twice with Congress and twice with AINRC.
Puducherry’s 15th Legislative Assembly has been dissolved by Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan effective May 5, following May 4 election results. N Rangasamy’s AINRC-led NDA alliance won a decisive 18 seats in the 30-member House, setting the stage for fresh elections and a new government formation process in the Union Territory.
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Puducherry voters appear to be backing the NDA for a second straight term, with the AINRC-led alliance positioned to form the government. Incumbent Chief Minister N Rangasamy won the Thattanchavady constituency, while Election Commission trends show AINRC leading across multiple seats. With 16 seats needed to govern in a 30-member assembly, the NDA’s path to majority looks strong.
Early Election Commission trends from Puducherry’s 2026 Assembly counting show the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) leading across the board, including a likely continued win for Chief Minister N Rangasamy in Thattanchavady. Counting is still underway across all constituencies, and final seat outcomes depend on results from remaining areas.
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