Later than ever: The Hindu Editorial on Puducherry and politics
3 years, 5 months ago

Later than ever: The Hindu Editorial on Puducherry and politics

The Hindu  

The Union Territory of Puducherry has finally got a Council of Ministers. It has taken almost two months after the Assembly election results, and 50 days since the assumption of office by N. Rangasamy as Chief Minister, for the National Democratic Alliance to get five nominees sworn in as Ministers, three from his party, the All India N.R. The Chief Minister’s illness was not the only obvious reason for the delay in cabinet formation; there were also differences between the partners and within the BJP local unit. However, the BJP, which has nine MLAs in the Assembly, including three nominated legislators, is tasting power for the first time in the Union Territory; the party has also got the post of Assembly Speaker. Instead of committing itself to many new measures, the Council of Ministers should ensure that existing welfare schemes, including social security pension to age group-wise beneficiaries, are well implemented.

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Congress cautions voters over attempts by businessman to enter electoral politics of U.T.
4 days, 2 hours ago

Congress cautions voters over attempts by businessman to enter electoral politics of U.T.

The Hindu  

The Congress party has cautioned the voters of Puducherry over the attempts being made by a lottery businessman to enter the electoral arena of the Union Territory. The former Chief Minister was referring to the recent events organised by businessman Charles Jose Martin, son of lottery baron Santiago Martin, in Puducherry with the support of three disgruntled BJP legislators and …

Puducherry BJP leaders brief high command of political situation in Union Territory
5 days, 3 hours ago

Puducherry BJP leaders brief high command of political situation in Union Territory

The Hindu  

The BJP leadership at the Centre held discussions with party leaders in Puducherry on the progress made in the organisational election and latest political situation in the Union Territory. Home Minister A. Namassivayam, BJP president V. Selvaganabathy and party in-charge for the Union Territory Nirmal Kumar Surana were in New Delhi for the last two days at the invitation of …

Congress Alleges Corruption Charges Against Puducherry Officials, Former CM Narayanasamy Speaks Out
2 months ago

Congress Alleges Corruption Charges Against Puducherry Officials, Former CM Narayanasamy Speaks Out

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy has stated that recent arrests and registration of cases against officials by the Puducherry police and Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) have validated the corruption charges levelled by the Congress party against the ruling AINRC-BJP government in Puducherry.

Budget 2024: Congress, CPI slam Centre for ignoring Puducherry
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Budget 2024: Congress, CPI slam Centre for ignoring Puducherry

The Hindu  

The Congress and the Communist Party of India have slammed the Centre for ignoring the development needs of Puducherry in the Union Budget. In separate statements, former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy and CPI secretary A. M Saleem said the Union Budget was only meant to keep the allies of BJP happy. Despite BJP having a coalition government in Puducherry, the …

Days of AINRC-BJP government in Puducherry are numbered, says former CM
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Days of AINRC-BJP government in Puducherry are numbered, says former CM

The Hindu  

Former Puducherry Chief Minister and Congress leader V. Narayanasamy on Saturday, July 6, 2024 said the AINRC-BJP government in Puducherry has become “unstable” after MLAs belonging to the BJP and the Independents supporting the saffron party in the Assembly have made discordant statements against Chief Minister N. Rangasamy and other Ministers. Reiterating the charges of corruption against the Cabinet, the …

Discontent grows in Puducherry BJP unit after Lok Sabha loss
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Discontent grows in Puducherry BJP unit after Lok Sabha loss

Hindustan Times  

A rebellion is brewing in the Puducherry unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party as MLAs raised their angst against party member and home minister A Namassivayam and the N Rangasamy-led All India N R Congress government. The MLAs believe that chief minister N Rangasamy and home minister A Namassivayam planned badly for Lok Sabha polls. The MLAs believe that Namassivayam …

BJP MLAs seek ministerial changes in AINRC-BJP Government in Puducherry
5 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP MLAs seek ministerial changes in AINRC-BJP Government in Puducherry

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: Trouble is brewing in the AINRC-BJP government in Puducherry following the defeat of Home Minister A Namassivayam in the parliamentary elections. Aspiring BJP MLAs and Independent MLAs supporting the AINRC-BJP government in Puducherry are calling on Lt Governor C P Radhakrishnan for a reshuffle in the ministry. The seven MLAs, comprising of BJP MLAs PML Kalyanasundaram, Ashok Babu, D …

Lok Sabha polls | Confident about convincing the Central govt. to provide Statehood to Puducherry: N. Rangasamy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | Confident about convincing the Central govt. to provide Statehood to Puducherry: N. Rangasamy

The Hindu  

Puducherry Chief Minister and founder-leader of the All India N.R. Congress N. Rangasamy is spearheading the campaign of BJP candidate A. Namassivayam for the lone Lok Sabha seat from the Union Territory. Mr. Rangasamy, who shares familial ties with the BJP candidate, tells The Hindu that it was the BJP government in the Centre that first seriously considered giving Statehood …

BJP’s win essential to development in Puducherry, says Rangasamy
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP’s win essential to development in Puducherry, says Rangasamy

The Hindu  

The victory of BJP candidate A. Namassivayam in Puducherry Lok Sabha constituency was essential for the overall development of the Union Territory, Chief Minister and founder leader of All India N. R. Congress N. Rangasamy said here on Monday. Campaigning for the BJP candidate in the Uppalam constituency, the Chief Minister said the National Democratic Alliance government under Prime Minister …

Puducherry Congress chief challenges AIADMK to openly criticise PM Narendra Modi
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Puducherry Congress chief challenges AIADMK to openly criticise PM Narendra Modi

The Hindu  

Member of Parliament and president of the Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee V. Vaithilingam has challenged the Puducherry leadership of the AIADMK to openly criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi if the party’s decision to sever ties with the BJP was genuine. Speaking at the PCC office on Friday, February 2, 2024, Mr. Vaithilingam said the AIADMK has made claims of snapping …

Puducherry Opposition leader flays NDA governments at Centre and U.T. on Statehood issue
1 year, 2 months ago

Puducherry Opposition leader flays NDA governments at Centre and U.T. on Statehood issue

The Hindu  

Opposition leader and DMK Puducherry convenor R. Siva has flayed the National Democratic Alliance governments at the Centre and Puducherry on the Statehood issue. The Union government has adopted a stand against granting Statehood with the intention to run the territory using Lt. Also, retaining the territory under its control would enable the Centre to post IAS officers as it …

Cabinet reshuffle possibility in Kerala kindles ambitions in LDF alliance partners
1 year, 3 months ago

Cabinet reshuffle possibility in Kerala kindles ambitions in LDF alliance partners

The Hindu  

As the dust settles after the Left Democratic Front’s defeat in the Puthuppally byelection, whispers about an impending Cabinet reshuffle percolated through the corridors of power in the capital. As per the understanding, Transport Minister Antony Raju of the Democratic Kerala Congress would quit office in favour of Kerala Congress leader K.B. Mr. Jayarajan dismissed speculation that the “Opposition-initiated” dark …

Puducherry CM Rangasamy to attend NDA meeting in New Delhi on July 18
1 year, 5 months ago

Puducherry CM Rangasamy to attend NDA meeting in New Delhi on July 18

The Hindu  

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy will be attending a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance scheduled to be held in New Delhi on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. National president of the Bharatiya Janata Party J.P. Nadda has invited Mr. Rangasamy’s All India N. R Congress, a constituent of NDA, for the meeting, said a source in AINRC “The Chief Minister has …

Puducherry CM writes to PM Modi reiterating demand for inclusion of U.T. in Finance Commission recommendations
1 year, 5 months ago

Puducherry CM writes to PM Modi reiterating demand for inclusion of U.T. in Finance Commission recommendations

The Hindu  

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterating his government’s demand for inclusion of the Union Territory under the ambit of the Finance Commission recommendations to avail of more funds. Besides, the Centre has allowed the UT to avail of all kinds of borrowings including open markets and negotiated loans from financial institutions as …

President Droupadi Murmu to arrive in Puducherry on June 6
1 year, 7 months ago

President Droupadi Murmu to arrive in Puducherry on June 6

The Hindu  

President Droupadi Murmu will be on a two-day visit to Puducherry on June 6 and 7 and will be launching various schemes. Speaking to reporters, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said the President would lay the foundation stone for the Government Siddha Medical College and Hospital in Puducherry and also unveil the government’s scheme of providing ₹300 as subsidy per month …

Puducherry Assembly | AINRC, DMK legislators express displeasure over conduct of civil servants
1 year, 8 months ago

Puducherry Assembly | AINRC, DMK legislators express displeasure over conduct of civil servants

The Hindu  

Legislators belonging to the All India N R Congress in the ruling National Democratic Alliance on Tuesday, expressed displeasure over the conduct of the Chief Secretary and some officials in Puducherry. Raising the issue during zero hour in the Assembly on Tuesday, AINRC member A. K D. Arumugham said files forwarded by the Chief Minister and Ministers to the Chief …

Puducherry CM meets PM Modi, seeks ₹2,000 crore more from Centre
2 years, 4 months ago

Puducherry CM meets PM Modi, seeks ₹2,000 crore more from Centre

The Hindu  

Ahead of the commencement of the budget session of Puducherry Assembly on Wednesday, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and sought his intervention in sanctioning additional Central Assistance of ₹2,000 crore for the Union Territory. The Chief Minister brought to the knowledge of Prime Minister, the Union Territory’s committed expenditure towards …

Puducherry Cabinet assumes office
3 years, 5 months ago

Puducherry Cabinet assumes office

The Hindu  

The five-member Council of Ministers of Puducherry's first NDA government, led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, was sworn-in on Sunday, 50 days after winning the Assembly election on April 6 to form the 15th Legislative Assembly. Following the swearing-in, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy and the newly sworn-in Ministers felicitated the Lt. Ms. Soundararajan also felicitated the Chief Minister and his …

Puducherry Cabinet expansion: 5 ministers, including two from BJP, inducted in NDA
3 years, 5 months ago

Puducherry Cabinet expansion: 5 ministers, including two from BJP, inducted in NDA

India TV News  

Ending the more than a month-long suspense over cabinet formation, five ministers, including two from the BJP, were inducted in the Chief Minister N Rangasamy-led NDA cabinet on Sunday. A Namassivayam, K Lakshminarayanan, C Djeacoumar, Chandira Priyanga and A K Sai J Saravana Kumar were sworn in as Ministers by Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundarajan in front of the Raj Nivas. …

Rangasamy-led Puducherry Govt to Get Its First Woman Minister in 40 Years, Cabinet Expansion on June 27
3 years, 5 months ago

Rangasamy-led Puducherry Govt to Get Its First Woman Minister in 40 Years, Cabinet Expansion on June 27

News 18  

Puducherry would get its first woman minister in over four decades with the induction of AINRC legislator Chandira Priyanga in the N Rangasamy-led coalition cabinet, which will be expanded on June 27. Presidential nod has been accorded to the list of cabinet members submitted by Chief Minister Rangasamy to Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Tuesday. Another first would be the …

Puducherry Crisis: BJP Demands Speaker’s Post, Announcement Will Be Made Today, Says Territory BJP Chief V Saminathan
3 years, 6 months ago

Puducherry Crisis: BJP Demands Speaker’s Post, Announcement Will Be Made Today, Says Territory BJP Chief V Saminathan

ABP News  

Puducherry: A meeting between Chief Minister N. Rangasami and the state BJP leaders have almost put an end to the stalemate in ministerial induction and other posts in the newly elected Puducherry government of the NDA. When asked on the Deputy Chief Minister posting, the BJP leader said, "The Chief Minister will send a proposal to the Union home ministry …

Losing time: On delay in formation of Cabinet in Puducherry
3 years, 6 months ago

Losing time: On delay in formation of Cabinet in Puducherry

The Hindu  

The delay in the formation of the Ministry in Puducherry does not appear to be merely because Chief Minister N. Rangasamy was indisposed for some days. One reason that is holding up Ministry formation is the BJP’s demand for the Deputy Chief Minister’s post and a few ministerial berths, as stated by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G. …

New Twists After Election Results Add Suspense To Puducherry’s Political Script
3 years, 7 months ago

New Twists After Election Results Add Suspense To Puducherry’s Political Script

News 18  

The Bharatiya Janata Party ’s leadership may have commenced the second phase of Operation Lotus in the Union Territory of Puducherry with the Centre nominating three party men to the assembly. The move, which came just about a week after election results there, will mount pressure on chief minister N Rangaswamy’s government and his All India NR Congress party, which …

BJP denies rift with AINRC on cabinet formation in Puducherry
3 years, 7 months ago

BJP denies rift with AINRC on cabinet formation in Puducherry

The Hindu  

The BJP on Tuesday denied any rift with the AINRC, its major ally in the National Democratic Alliance, over the Cabinet formation exercise in Puducherry. Addressing a press conference here, party president V. Saminathan said the alliance with AINRC was strong and the NDA government would serve the people for the next five years. Asked whether alliance partners were consulted …

Morning Digest — May 8, 2021
3 years, 7 months ago

Morning Digest — May 8, 2021

The Hindu  

Speaker of the Maldives Parliament and former President Mohamed Nasheed was in a “critical condition”, a Male-based hospital said on Friday, a day after he sustained multiple injuries in a targeted explosion that the Maldives police described as “an act of terror”. India can avoid a third COVID wave, Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of India K. Vijay Raghavan …

A difficult union: The Hindu Editorial on All India NR Congress-BJP alliance in Puducherry
3 years, 7 months ago

A difficult union: The Hindu Editorial on All India NR Congress-BJP alliance in Puducherry

The Hindu  

A change of guard in Puducherry, where governance and development took a backseat from mid-2016 due to continuing friction between the elected government and Raj Nivas, ushers in hope for its people. The electorate’s frustration with the erstwhile Congress government was amply reflected with just two of its 14 candidates getting elected, as opposed to 15 last time. At the …

Rangasamy sworn in Puducherry CM
3 years, 7 months ago

Rangasamy sworn in Puducherry CM

The Hindu  

All India NR Congress founder N. Rangasamy was on Friday sworn in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fourth time. He will head a coalition government, comprising the BJP, and the party nominee would be given the Deputy Chief Minister’s post, according to Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G. Kishan Reddy. Immediately after the swearing-in, Mr. …

AINRC’s Rangasamy sworn-in as Puducherry Chief Minister for fourth time
3 years, 7 months ago

AINRC’s Rangasamy sworn-in as Puducherry Chief Minister for fourth time

The Hindu  

Founder leader of All India N R Congress N Rangasamy was on Friday sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fourth time. He will head a coalition government comprising the BJP and the party nominee would be given the Deputy Chief Minister’s post for the first time, according to Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G. Kishan …

Rangasamy to be sworn in as Puducherry CM on May 7
3 years, 7 months ago

Rangasamy to be sworn in as Puducherry CM on May 7

Hindustan Times  

AINRC Chief N Rangasamy will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Union Territory of Puducherry at a brief ceremony here on Friday. Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan would induct Rangasamy as Chief Minister at a brief session on the precincts of Rajnivas here. Official sources said Rangasamy alone would be inducted as Chief Minister tomorrow although he would be heading …

N Rangasamy to Be Sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister Tomorrow
3 years, 7 months ago

N Rangasamy to Be Sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister Tomorrow

News 18  

AINRC chief N Rangasamy will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Union Territory of Puducherry at a brief ceremony here on Friday. Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan would induct Rangasamy as Chief Minister at a brief session on the precincts of Rajnivas here. Sources said Rangasamy alone would be inducted as Chief Minister tomorrow although he would be heading an …

PM Modi calls Puducherry elections 'unique' as sitting CM denied ticket
3 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi calls Puducherry elections 'unique' as sitting CM denied ticket

India Today  

The Prime Minister on Tuesday launched a frontal attack at the Congress party and called the Puducherry election 'unique' as the sitting chief minister has been denied a ticket. "I had a reasonably long experience in politics and I have seen many elections but #PuducherryElections2021 is unique because the sitting chief minister has not been given a ticket," said PM …

BJP aims for back-door entry in Puducherry
3 years, 9 months ago

BJP aims for back-door entry in Puducherry

The Hindu  

The battle for Puducherry is likely to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the upcoming round of Assembly elections, as the Bharatiya Janata Party fancies its chances and gets ready to make a power grab even though the fight is between two main fronts—one led by the Congress and the other by the N.R. D. Ravikumar, Member …

Puducherry Assembly Elections 2021 | Prove corruption charges or tender apology, former CM tells Amit Shah
3 years, 9 months ago

Puducherry Assembly Elections 2021 | Prove corruption charges or tender apology, former CM tells Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister and senior Congress leader V. Narayanasamy on Sunday reiterated his challenge to Union Home Minister Amit Shah to either prove corruption charges levelled against him at an election rally in Karaikal or tender a public apology. Addressing a press conference at the Puducherry PCC office, Mr. Narayanasamy said Mr. Shah had levelled wholly baseless accusations that he …

Sonia Gandhi asked me to fight polls: Narayanasamy after name missing from Congress' Puducherry list
3 years, 9 months ago

Sonia Gandhi asked me to fight polls: Narayanasamy after name missing from Congress' Puducherry list

India Today  

Former Puducherry chief minister and Congress leader V Narayanasamy refuted rumours that he was denied a ticket by the party's high command in the upcoming state Assembly election. Reacting to this, Narayanasamy said the rumours were "untrue" and Congress president Sonia Gandhi had asked him to fight Puducherry election 2021. We have decided that I should also campaign in all …

The Congress and the N.R. Congress remain prime contenders in Puducherry even as the BJP looks to make inroads
3 years, 9 months ago

The Congress and the N.R. Congress remain prime contenders in Puducherry even as the BJP looks to make inroads

The Hindu  

There are real electoral battles and then there are shadow combats. In the real world of Puducherry, which goes to the polls for 30 Assembly seats on April 6, the actual battle is between the Congress, which is popular in the Union Territory, and former Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, head of the N.R. When the BJP realised that 10 per …

Congress Collapsing Across India Due to Dynasty, Says Amit Shah
3 years, 9 months ago

Congress Collapsing Across India Due to Dynasty, Says Amit Shah

News 18  

Lambasting the erstwhile Congress government in Puducherry, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday alleged that V Narayanasamy, who headed it, gave "cut money" to the "Gandhi family" from Rs 15,000 crore Central funds. Referring to Narayanasamy recently wrongly translating translation of a woman's grievance against his government to Rahul Gandhi, Shah said the former CM "lied" even to his …

Puducherry declares holiday in schools in view of traffic diversions during PM Modi's visit today
3 years, 9 months ago

Puducherry declares holiday in schools in view of traffic diversions during PM Modi's visit today

India TV News  

Puducherry Education Department has declared a holiday in all private and government schools in view of traffic diversions made for PM Narendra Modi's visit tomorrow in the Union Territory. Earlier in the day, the Union Cabinet approved a proposal to impose President's Rule in Puducherry, days after a Congress-led government in the union territory lost power during a vote of …

It is Through 'Conspiracy' by BJP and Its Allies That My Govt Was Toppled: Narayanasamy
3 years, 9 months ago

It is Through 'Conspiracy' by BJP and Its Allies That My Govt Was Toppled: Narayanasamy

News 18  

Former Chief Minister of Puducherry V Narayanasamy on Wednesday cautioned the voters against supporting the alliance comprising BJP, AINRC and AIADMK in the coming assembly polls here as these parties would have no qualms to merge the Union Territory with Tamil Nadu. Addressing party workers during a demonstration here to condemn the ‘toppling’ of the Congress led government in Puducherry, …

Puducherry L-G Recommends President's Rule After Congress Loses Power as BJP Says Won't Stake Claim
3 years, 9 months ago

Puducherry L-G Recommends President's Rule After Congress Loses Power as BJP Says Won't Stake Claim

News 18  

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has recommended President’s Rule in the union territory, days after the Congress lost power, as the BJP and its allies clarified that they would not stake claim to form the government. BJP state unit president V Saminathan had on Monday said the NDA will form a government with BJP and its alliance partners All India …

President Accepts Resignations of Puducherry CM, Council of Ministers
3 years, 10 months ago

President Accepts Resignations of Puducherry CM, Council of Ministers

News 18  

President Ram Nath Kovind has accepted the resignation of Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and his council of Ministers, a day after they quit in the wake of losing the trust vote in the assembly. A notification of the Union Home Ministry issued on Tuesday said: "The President has been pleased to accept resignation of V.Narayanasamy Chief Minister of Puducherry …

Loss of trust: On the trust vote in Puducherry
3 years, 10 months ago

Loss of trust: On the trust vote in Puducherry

The Hindu  

The month-long political instability in Puducherry has ended with the resignation of Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy on Monday after he failed to prove his majority on the floor of the House. When one of the nominated MLAs died in mid-January this year, the ruling party at the Centre lost no time in nominating an office bearer of the party to …

Congress government in Puducherry is the second to fall in less than a year
3 years, 10 months ago

Congress government in Puducherry is the second to fall in less than a year

The Hindu  

As the V. Narayanasamy-led government in Puducherry collapsed on the floor of the Assembly on Monday, Congress leaders lashed out at the BJP for “toppling” elected governments, with Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot claiming that the saffron party had tried it in his State as well. Reacting to the developments in Puducherry, Mr. Gehlot, in a series of tweets, said …

AIADMK, BJP in Puducherry leave decision on forming government to central leadership
3 years, 10 months ago

AIADMK, BJP in Puducherry leave decision on forming government to central leadership

The Hindu  

The AIADMK and the BJP, allied with the AINRC in Puducherry, have left the decision about their next course of action, including staking a claim to form a government, to their respective central leaderships. Addressing a press conference after the Narayanasamy-led Congress government lost the confidence vote, former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, N. Rangasamy said the government …

Puducherry political crisis: V Narayanasamy resigns as CM; blames 'BJP govt at Centre', AIADMK for dislodging govt
3 years, 10 months ago

Puducherry political crisis: V Narayanasamy resigns as CM; blames 'BJP govt at Centre', AIADMK for dislodging govt

Firstpost  

Though Narayanasamy moved the motion seeking the confidence vote in the Assembly, he and his ruling side MLAs later walked out before the motion was put for voting The Puducherry government led by Chief Minister V Narayanasamy collapsed on Monday in the face of its depleted strength of 11 MLAs against the Opposition’s tally of 14. FOLLOW LIVE UPDATES ON …

Puducherry Floor Test LIVE Updates: Govt Elected by People Has Been Toppled, Oppn Will be Taught a Lesson in Coming Polls, Says Narayanasamy After Resigning
3 years, 10 months ago

Puducherry Floor Test LIVE Updates: Govt Elected by People Has Been Toppled, Oppn Will be Taught a Lesson in Coming Polls, Says Narayanasamy After Resigning

News 18  

Puducherry Floor Test LIVE Updates: Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy today lost the trust vote necessitated after the resignation of Congress MLAs, which put the government on shaky ground. Ahead of the trust vote, the chief minister accused former Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi of scuttling his government’s works and colluding with the Opposition to try and topple the government. It …

Puducherry Floor Test: Congress blames BJP for Narayanasamy govt's fall | Highlights
3 years, 10 months ago

Puducherry Floor Test: Congress blames BJP for Narayanasamy govt's fall | Highlights

India Today  

Rajasthan CM and Congress leader Ashok Gehlot has accused the BJP of "destabilising Congress govt to grab power through unethical means". In a series of tweets, Gehlot said that the BJP first created problems in running the administration through the Lieutenant Governor and then destablised the government. "What has happened in Puducherry is most unfortunate & yet another case of …

Puducherry Congress CM may quit ahead of vote
3 years, 10 months ago

Puducherry Congress CM may quit ahead of vote

Deccan Chronicle  

PUDUCHERRY: The spotlight will be on the beleaguered Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy as he is slated to face a trust vote in the Assembly on Monday. Peeved by the resignation of DMK MLA Venkatesan as well as Congress legislator K. Lakshminarayanan deserting on Sunday, the CM may decide to put in his papers rather than face the Assembly where …

Cong Puducherry Crisis & Politicisation Of Constitutional Offices
3 years, 10 months ago

Cong Puducherry Crisis & Politicisation Of Constitutional Offices

The Quint  

An almost similar narrative is playing out in West Bengal with the uneasy and fractured relationship between the two offices, just as the state face a similar assembly election. This is certainly not a new phenomenon as the role of the constitutional offices has come in for credible questioning against all political dispensations, however perhaps the tenor and extent of …

3 more Congress MLAs to quit in Puducherry, govt sure to lose trust vote: BJP
3 years, 10 months ago

3 more Congress MLAs to quit in Puducherry, govt sure to lose trust vote: BJP

India TV News  

Three more Congress MLAs are set to resign from the Assembly in Puducherry, a key BJP leader claimed on Friday even as he asserted that the beleaguered V Narayanasamy government would lose the trust vote. BJP in-charge of the Union Territory, Nirmal Kumar Surana said the other two Congress MLAs -- Malladi Krishna Rao and A John Kumar -- would …

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