Puducherry BJP leaders brief high command of political situation in Union Territory
5 days, 2 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 party top brass. The three leaders met national general secretary B. L. Santhosh and other leaders, separately, to brief them about organisational elections and the latest political developments, including the recent events organised by party legislators and the Independent MLAs supporting the ruling National Democratic Alliance government in Puducherry, a senior BJP leader told The Hindu. In the recent days, a controversy had erupted in Puducherry after three BJP legislators A. John Kumar, his son Richards John Kumar and P. M. L. Kalyanasundaram and three Independents M. Sivasankar, P. Angalane and Gollapalli Srinivas Ashok organised ‘charity events’ with financial assistance from businessman Charles Jose Martin, son of lottery baron Satiago Martin who was under the lens of the Enforcement Directorate.

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Home Secretary likely to visit Puducherry
3 months ago

Home Secretary likely to visit Puducherry

The Hindu  

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan is likely to visit Puducherry in a few days for a review meeting. Mr. Mohan took over as the Home Secretary in August. Before moving to the Ministry of Culture, Mr. Mohan had a long stint in the Ministry of Home Affairs as Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary in-charge of the U.T. “In the recent …

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 …

BJP Odisha legislature party to meet on Tuesday to choose CM
6 months, 1 week ago

BJP Odisha legislature party to meet on Tuesday to choose CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: The BJP legislature party of Odisha will hold a meeting on Tuesday to elect the chief minister of the state and the new government will take oath the next day, a senior party leader said. While the chance of senior Odisha MP Dharmendra Pradhan becoming the next chief minister of the state seems bleak after his induction into the …

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 high command in favour of Cabinet berth for Purandeswari, says party election in-charge
8 months, 2 weeks ago

BJP high command in favour of Cabinet berth for Purandeswari, says party election in-charge

The Hindu  

RAJAMAHENDRAVARAM BJP election in-charge for Andhra Pradesh Siddharth Nath Singh on April 6 announced that the party high command has already decided to induct its Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha constituency candidate D. Purandeswari into the Union Cabinet. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the inauguration of the Rajamahendravaram Lok Sabha constituency office here, Mr. Singh said, “There is a strong …

Lok Sabha polls | Left leaders in Mahe will not extend support to Congress candidate for Puducherry
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Lok Sabha polls | Left leaders in Mahe will not extend support to Congress candidate for Puducherry

The Hindu  

April 02, 2024 11:36 am | Updated 11:36 am IST - PUDUCHERRY The bitter political fight between Congress and the Left in Kerala has cast its shadow on the political landscape of the Union Territory’s enclave of Mahe, situated close to Kerala’s Kannur and Kozhikode districts. Cadres of the Communist Party of India and Communist Party of India in Mahe …

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 …

Naidu likely to visit New Delhi today, finalise TDP-JSP-BJP poll alliance
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Naidu likely to visit New Delhi today, finalise TDP-JSP-BJP poll alliance

New Indian Express  

VIJAYAWADA : The imbroglio over the tripartite alliance between the TDP, JSP and BJP in the State is likely to be resolved in a day or two. According to sources, TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu will leave for New Delhi on Thursday to hold talks with the BJP leadership and finalise the alliance. Interestingly, BJP State unit chief D Purandeswari …

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 …

Amid AAP-Cong tension over Delhi ordinance and BJP's 'dulhan' jabs, opposition holds big Patna unity meet
1 year, 6 months ago

Amid AAP-Cong tension over Delhi ordinance and BJP's 'dulhan' jabs, opposition holds big Patna unity meet

Hindustan Times  

Opposition leaders from across the country gathered in Patna today to explore the possibility of a united front to challenge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in next year's general election. The meeting of opposition parties called by Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar in Patna on June 23 is being seen as a precursor to similar gatherings ahead of the 2024 …

16 parties confirm participation for the June 12 Opposition meet
1 year, 6 months ago

16 parties confirm participation for the June 12 Opposition meet

The Hindu  

In the very first Opposition meeting, to discuss electoral strategy for the 2024 Lok Sabha election against the BJP, 16 parties have confirmed their presence. Though according to sources, both Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and former president Rahul Gandhi might skip the meeting hosted by Janata Dal leader and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on June 12, citing “scheduling” problems. …

L. Murugan urges Puducherry BJP cadre to ensure victory of party candidate in next year’s Lok Sabha polls
1 year, 7 months ago

L. Murugan urges Puducherry BJP cadre to ensure victory of party candidate in next year’s Lok Sabha polls

The Hindu  

Union Minister of State for Fisheries, L. Murugan, has urged BJP workers in the Union Territory to ensure the victory of their candidate from Puducherry with a huge majority, in next year’s Lok Sabha polls. Addressing party office-bearers on Sunday night, the BJP leader said that workers should ensure that the party candidate emerged victorious in the polls. The Minister …

Ministers come and go, I consider myself a party worker: Keshav Prasad Maurya
2 years, 3 months ago

Ministers come and go, I consider myself a party worker: Keshav Prasad Maurya

Hindustan Times  

Deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya on Wednesday kept up the suspense on his three-day-old tweet — “organisation bigger than the government” — as well as the appointment of a new state BJP chief in Uttar Pradesh. Uttar Pradesh deputy chief minister Keshav Prasad Maurya having lunch at a BJP worker’s place in Amethi on Wednesday. I consider myself a …

Bihar news: BJP top brass holds meeting with state unit's core group at party headquarters in Delhi
2 years, 4 months ago

Bihar news: BJP top brass holds meeting with state unit's core group at party headquarters in Delhi

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party's central leadership held a meeting with the party's Bihar unit leaders at the party's headquarters in New Delhi. Organisational changes also came up for discussion in the meeting BJP president J P Nadda and senior party leader Amit Shah chaired the meeting. Union Ministers Ashwini Choubey, Giriraj Singh and Nityanand Rai, and the party's senior leaders …

Murmurs Over Trouble in Jharkhand Govt as Congress Summons 30 State Leaders to Delhi for 'Further Deliberations'
2 years, 8 months ago

Murmurs Over Trouble in Jharkhand Govt as Congress Summons 30 State Leaders to Delhi for 'Further Deliberations'

News 18  

Rumour mills are abuzz that all might not be well in the JMM-led coalition government of Jharkhand after state’s Congress in charge Avinash Pande summoned 30 senior party leaders, including the four ministers of the party, to Delhi for further deliberations. Congress sources said that CM Hemant Soren not responding to the Common Minimum Programme proposal sent by the Congress …

Uttarakhand: BJP to Announce Legislative Party Leader on Monday, CM to Take Oath on March 23
2 years, 9 months ago

Uttarakhand: BJP to Announce Legislative Party Leader on Monday, CM to Take Oath on March 23

News 18  

The 11-day stalemate over the selection of Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party leader in Uttarakhand seems to be inching towards an end, as the party has scheduled the meeting of the legislature in Dehradun on Monday evening. Even as the suspense on the name of the CM continues, Uttarakhand BJP leaders confirmed the newly elected chief minister will take the …

Hectic activity on in BJP, Congress for CM post in Uttarakhand
2 years, 9 months ago

Hectic activity on in BJP, Congress for CM post in Uttarakhand

The Hindu  

Even before the results are to be announced on coming Thursday, hectic activity has begun for the chief minister’s post in Uttarakhand. Former Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank recently met his party’s top leadership in New Delhi. Although Mr. Harish Rawat remained the poster boy of the party in his capacity as the head of campaign committee, the party could …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Puducherry exit poll gives BJP what it wanted
3 years, 7 months ago

Puducherry exit poll gives BJP what it wanted

India Today  

When the V Narayanasamy government fell in Puducherry in February this year through defection, the political observers said the BJP was getting ambitious in the Union Territory where it did not win a single seat in 2016 assembly polls. The India Today-Axis My India exit poll predicts the BJP may be part of the government as the NDA is set …

Puducherry Assembly election: Two fronts, too many problems
3 years, 8 months ago

Puducherry Assembly election: Two fronts, too many problems

The Hindu  

It was past 6 p.m. on March 28 but there was still no sign of N. Rangasamy, president of the N.R. There need be no doubt on that count.” Just a few hours before Rangasamy’s assertion that he would be Chief Minister, A. Namassivayam, a Congressman who had switched loyalties to the Bharatiya Janata Party, had said in response to …

Cong's V Narayanasamy rules out possibility of being Puducherry CM; says will work to strengthen party
3 years, 8 months ago

Cong's V Narayanasamy rules out possibility of being Puducherry CM; says will work to strengthen party

Hindustan Times  

Senior Congress leader V Narayanasamy on Tuesday ruled out any possibility of him taking on the mantle of chief ministership if the Congress-led alliance comes to power in Puducherry, saying he would turn down such an offer and would work 24X7 to strengthen the party in the Union Territory. The former Puducherry chief minister's remarks come days after his name …

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 …

If BJP comes to power, Puducherry will be merged with Tamil Nadu, says former CM Narayanswamy
3 years, 9 months ago

If BJP comes to power, Puducherry will be merged with Tamil Nadu, says former CM Narayanswamy

India Today  

Former Puducherry CM V Narayanswamy on Thursday claimed that if BJP comes to power in the union territory there are chances of the state being merged into Tamil Nadu. They will dilute the powers of govt and also merge it with Tamil Nadu," said former CM Narayanswamy. I'm not surprised by Narayanswamy's statement,”said Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Rajya Sabha member and BJP …

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 …

'Midas Touch': BJP Takes Dig at Rahul Gandhi Over Congress Govt's Fall in Puducherry After His Visit
3 years, 10 months ago

'Midas Touch': BJP Takes Dig at Rahul Gandhi Over Congress Govt's Fall in Puducherry After His Visit

News 18  

As the Congress government in Puducherry fell after losing majority, senior BJP ministers and leaders took a dig at Rahul Gandhi saying it was due to his "Midas touch" that the party lost power in the Union Territory soon after his visit. In a sarcastic tweet, Union minister Piyush Goyal said Rahul Gandhi's Puducherry visit to strengthen his party has …

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 govt in crisis as 4 more Congress MLAs resign, CM Narayanasamy calls cabinet meet
3 years, 10 months ago

Puducherry govt in crisis as 4 more Congress MLAs resign, CM Narayanasamy calls cabinet meet

India Today  

Four Congress MLAs have resigned from the Puducherry government led by CM Narayanasamy, throwing the Congress government in the Union Territory in a fresh crisis. In a press statement on Tuesday evening, the BJP said former Puducherry MLA Malladi Krishna Rao will be joining the Bharatiya Janata Party. Social Welfare Minister Kandhasamy has released a video stating that for the …

Puducherry CM to Meet President Tomorrow to Seek Kiran Bedi's Replacement
3 years, 11 months ago

Puducherry CM to Meet President Tomorrow to Seek Kiran Bedi's Replacement

News 18  

Chief Minister of Puducherry V Narayanasamy has said he, along with two of his ministerial colleagues and Member of Parliament V Vaithilingam, would meet President Ram Nath Kovind on January 21 to seek the replacement of Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi. Narayanasamy said the dharnas on his part and also on the part of the Welfare Minister M Kandasamy against Bedi …

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