Download the app
App StorePlay Store
Beige
Login
← All tags

puducherry

Modi congratulates N Rangaswamy as Puducherry chief minister after election shifts across parties

Modi congratulates N Rangaswamy as Puducherry chief minister after election shifts across parties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated N Rangaswamy on taking charge as Puducherry chief minister, saying he looked forward to working together for welfare and development. The 30 member Assembly result shows a fragmented mandate, with NR Congress leading on 12 seats, BJP at four, and newer political players like TVK entering the tally with two.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 13 May 2026
N Rangasamy sworn in as Puducherry chief minister for fifth term after major political split

N Rangasamy sworn in as Puducherry chief minister for fifth term after major political split

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 13 May 2026

Your news, in seconds

App StorePlay Store
AIADMK MLAs rush back to Chennai after resort lockout to plot next move amid turmoil

AIADMK MLAs rush back to Chennai after resort lockout to plot next move amid turmoil

AIADMK MLAs have returned to Chennai after a three-day stay in a Puducherry resort where they were reportedly kept to curb cross-voting or defections. The group met party leader Edappadi K Palaniswami at his residence. A fresh meeting is set to decide the party’s next steps and respond to allegations that TVK submitted forged support letters.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
Puducherry LJK founder backs Rangaswamy as CM after polls win and LG meeting

Puducherry LJK founder backs Rangaswamy as CM after polls win and LG meeting

In Puducherry, the Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) party has submitted a letter to the Lieutenant Governor supporting NR Congress leader N Rangaswamy for the Chief Minister post. After winning the assembly polls, Rangaswamy met the LG and staked his claim to form the government, with the swearing-in planned for May 13.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
N Rangasamy claims Puducherry government after meeting Lieutenant Governor with MLA support

N Rangasamy claims Puducherry government after meeting Lieutenant Governor with MLA support

N Rangasamy, founder of AINRC, has staked his claim to form the government in Puducherry after meeting the Lieutenant Governor. He submitted a letter of support from assembly members and was re-elected leader of the NDA legislature party. Following the recent assembly polls, the NDA retained power in the Union Territory, setting up the next steps for government formation.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 8 May 2026
Puducherry Assembly dissolved as NDA alliance seals decisive win ahead of fresh polls

Puducherry Assembly dissolved as NDA alliance seals decisive win ahead of fresh polls

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 7 May 2026

Never miss a story

App StorePlay Store
Puducherry backs NDA again as N Rangasamy wins big for second term

Puducherry backs NDA again as N Rangasamy wins big for second term

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
AINRC leads in early Puducherry trends as Rangasamy targets Thattanchavady hold

AINRC leads in early Puducherry trends as Rangasamy targets Thattanchavady hold

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.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Puducherry election results 2026 NDA vs INDIA neck and neck with eight bypolls pending

Puducherry election results 2026 NDA vs INDIA neck and neck with eight bypolls pending

Vote counting is underway for the 2026 Puducherry assembly elections, where the NDA and INDIA bloc are locked in a tight contest. Alongside Puducherry, results are awaited for bypolls across eight seats spanning Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Together, these outcomes could quickly shift political equations in multiple states.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 3 May 2026
Page 1

The full experience is on mobile.

Swipe through stories, personalise your feed, and save articles for later — all on the app.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play