Puducherry: AINRC-BJP govt in crisis as delegation of BJP legislators camp in Delhi in rebellion
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Puducherry: AINRC-BJP govt in crisis as delegation of BJP legislators camp in Delhi in rebellion

India TV News  

Puducherry: AINRC-BJP govt in crisis as delegation of BJP legislators camp in Delhi in rebellion The delegation of BJP MLAs met BJP national president JP Nadda in Delhi on Wednesday and sought his intervention to "set right the party and the administration", the sources said. Fissures within the local BJP unit A delegation of 7 MLAs belonging to the BJP, along with a couple of nominated legislators and independents has sought the intervention of the BJP high command "to set right the shortcomings in the working of the coalition ministry in Puducherry", a BJP source said on Thursday. They met BJP national president JP Nadda in Delhi on Wednesday and sought his intervention to "set right the party and the administration", the source added. “At the national capital, the MLAs also met Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who was the party observer in the recent past and explained to him the apparent reasons for the failure of the BJP in the parliamentary polls,” the source said.

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AINRC to enter poll fray in Tamil Nadu during 2026 Assembly election
1 month, 2 weeks ago

AINRC to enter poll fray in Tamil Nadu during 2026 Assembly election

The Hindu  

The All India N R Congress has decided to field its candidates from Tamil Nadu also in the 2026 Assembly election, Puducherry Chief Minister and party founder leader N. Rangasamy said here on Friday. As per people’s wishes, we will be contesting the Assembly election in Tamil Nadu with the promise to implement the vision of former Tamil Nadu Chief …

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

Days of AINRC-BJP government in Puducherry are numbered, says former CM
8 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
8 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
8 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 …

Puducherry Assembly | AINRC, DMK legislators express displeasure over conduct of civil servants
1 year, 11 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 Congress In Crisis Amid Infighting
2 years, 6 months ago

Puducherry Congress In Crisis Amid Infighting

ABP News  

Puducherry: The Congress party in Puducherry is going through a crisis amid differences between the groups owing allegiance to former Chief Minister, V Narayanasamy, and former Minister and senior leader, Kandasamy. On Sunday, the issues between the two leaders came out in the open with several functionaries and party cadres demanding the removal of the current Pradesh Congress Committee president, …

Later than ever: The Hindu Editorial on Puducherry and politics
3 years, 8 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, 9 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, 10 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, 10 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 …

A difficult union: The Hindu Editorial on All India NR Congress-BJP alliance in Puducherry
3 years, 10 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 …

BJP hits a six in Puducherry, helps NDA ride to power
3 years, 10 months ago

BJP hits a six in Puducherry, helps NDA ride to power

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party will be part of the government in Puducherry for the first time ever after having annexed six seats to grab power as part of the NDA in the April 6 assembly polls. The saffron party won six of the nine seats it contested while its ally AINRC led by former chief minister N Rangasamy bagged 10 …

BJP allies win 13 seats, to form govt in Puducherry
3 years, 10 months ago

BJP allies win 13 seats, to form govt in Puducherry

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: The NDA led by AINRC is all set to form the government in the Union Territory by winning 13 Assembly seats and leading in three more in the 30-member Puducherry Assembly. The AINRC had secured 10 seats, BJP three, DMK three, Congress two and independents four at the time of going to press. However, M. Vaithianathan of Congress defeated …

Puducherry Election Results 2021: NDA wins in Pondy by bagging 16 seats, here's the list of winners
3 years, 10 months ago

Puducherry Election Results 2021: NDA wins in Pondy by bagging 16 seats, here's the list of winners

India Today  

The results for the Puducherry Assembly elections were announced today. The All-India NR Congress and BJP together will form the next government in Puducherry as they crossed the half-way mark in the 30-member Assembly after winning 16 seats. Here is the full list of winners from each of the 30 constituencies in Puducherry: S.No Constituency Winning Party Winning Candidate 1 …

Puducherry Election 2021: Full list of 30 constituencies going to polls today
3 years, 11 months ago

Puducherry Election 2021: Full list of 30 constituencies going to polls today

Firstpost  

The election is a keen contest between the Congress led Secular Democratic alliance and the AINRC-led NDA Puducherry and its outlying regions of Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam go to Assembly polls on 6 April in a single phase. Follow coverage on Assembly election 2021 here The chief contestants are AINRC founder leader N Rangasamy seeking election from Thattanchavady in Puducherry …

BJP aims for back-door entry in Puducherry
3 years, 11 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
4 years 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 …

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

Puducherry Assembly election 2021, Thattanchavady profile: DMK wrested seat from AINRC in 2019 bypoll
4 years ago

Puducherry Assembly election 2021, Thattanchavady profile: DMK wrested seat from AINRC in 2019 bypoll

Firstpost  

The Thattanchavady constituency was considered to be the bastion of former chief minister and All India NR Congress founder N Ranagasamy. The Thattanchavady constituency was considered to be the bastion of former chief minister and All India NR Congress founder N Ranagasamy, who held the seat from 1991 till 2011. The AINRC retained hold over the current Thhattanchavady constituency since …

Hectic campaigning on in Puducherry
10 years, 11 months ago

Hectic campaigning on in Puducherry

India TV News  

Puducherry: With just over a week to go for the polls, the Union Territory is witnessing hectic campaigning by candidates who are straining every sinew to secure the lone Lok Sabha seat. As many as 30 contestants are in the fray for the April 24 elections with the major fight being between sitting MP and senior Congress leader V.Narayanasamy and …

Ruling Puducherry Party AINRC Retains Indira Nagar Seat
13 years, 5 months ago

Ruling Puducherry Party AINRC Retains Indira Nagar Seat

India TV News  

Puducherry, Oct 20: The ruling All India NR Congress today retained its Indira Nagar seat in the crucial byelection that would have impacted its survival, when its candidate A Tamilselvane defeated his nearest rival V Aroumougame of Congress by over 8,000 votes. Official sources said that Tamilselvane secured 15,053 votes against 7,007 votes polled by Congress nominee. Puducherry Chief Minister …

Impressive start
13 years, 9 months ago

Impressive start

The Hindu  

The fledgling AINRC, which broke away from the Congress, emerges as the largest single party in the 30-member Puducherry Assembly. But the spectacular victory of the AINRC, founded by former Congress Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, and its principal ally, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, has disproved all such theories. Although Vaithilingam pulled off an impressive win from Kamaraj …

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