Not feasible to hold simultaneous polls to LS and state assemblies: Puducherry CM
6 years, 8 months ago

Not feasible to hold simultaneous polls to LS and state assemblies: Puducherry CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday said it is not feasible to hold simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state assemblies. The chief minister said he had apprised Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu, who was on a day-long visit to Puducherry on Friday, of the various grievances of the territorial government. Narayanasamy said he had sought his intervention to procure sufficient funds for Puducherry and also placed before him the plea that it be granted "statehood with special category status". The chief minister said the recent verdict of the Supreme Court on the power tussle between the Lt Governor of Delhi and the elected government there was applicable to the Puducherry, too.

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Puducherry CM Rangasamy: Local body polls to be held after one-man Commission submits report
1 week, 2 days ago

Puducherry CM Rangasamy: Local body polls to be held after one-man Commission submits report

The Hindu  

The local body polls in Puduchery will be conducted after the Sasidharan Commission submits its report to the government, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy said in the Assembly on Monday. Replying to a question by Independent legislator M. Sivasankar, he said the government would conduct the elections after the Commission submitted its report on reservations for the local body polls. Sasidharan, …

CM Rangasamy must clarify his government’s stance on proposed delimitation: Puducherry Congress
4 weeks ago

CM Rangasamy must clarify his government’s stance on proposed delimitation: Puducherry Congress

The Hindu  

Member of Parliament and Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee chief V. Vaithilingam has asked Chief Minister N. Rangasamy to clarify his stand on the proposed delimitation exercise of the Central government. If the proposed delimitation was based on population criteria, the Union Territory’s Lok Sabha seat strength should go up from 1 to 2 and Assembly strength from 33 to 40. …

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra likely to be part of simultaneous polls JPC: Sources

Hindustan Times  

Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Manish Tewari, Sukhdeo Bhagat and Randeep Surjewala will likely represent the party in the joint committee of the parliament that will scrutinise the simultaneous polls legislation, sources said today. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra speaks in Lok Sabha. Meanwhile, Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress has proposed the names of Lok Sabha member Kalyan Banerjee and Rajya …

Former CM questions credibility of Puducherry BJP candidate for LS poll
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Former CM questions credibility of Puducherry BJP candidate for LS poll

The Hindu  

Former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy has questioned the credibility of the BJP candidate for Lok Sabha poll, A. Namassivayam, by bringing up his changing stance on different controversial subjects. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, the Congress leader said Mr. Namassivayam is also a Minister in the NDA government in Puducherry holding subjects such as home, education, electricity and …

Puducherry Congress proposes Vaithilingam for lone Lok Sabha seat
1 year, 1 month ago

Puducherry Congress proposes Vaithilingam for lone Lok Sabha seat

New Indian Express  

Referring to the seat-sharing negotiations within the INDIA bloc in Tamil Nadu, Narayanasamy clarified discussions for Puducherry would follow the completion of talks in Tamil Nadu. The BJP on the other hand is still searching for people to contest the seat, as they don’t have a candidate, said Narayanasamy, adding it is even considering people from other states. He however …

L-G must take measures to conduct civic polls in Puducherry: AIADMK
2 years, 6 months ago

L-G must take measures to conduct civic polls in Puducherry: AIADMK

New Indian Express  

PUDUCHERRY: The AIADMK urged Lt Governor Dr Tamilisai Soundararajan to take appropriate measures to conduct the local body polls in Puducherry. The party added that the L-G must understand that the local body elections are necessary to improve the State administration and get additional funds from the Centre. This comes even as a reasonable argument has not been raised in …

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 …

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

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

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 …

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

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

Puducherry Assembly Elections | Decision not to contest a personal one based on various factors: V. Narayanasamy
4 years ago

Puducherry Assembly Elections | Decision not to contest a personal one based on various factors: V. Narayanasamy

The Hindu  

Former Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy, in an interview with The Hindu, says his decision not to contest in the April 6 Assembly election was a personal one and taken in consultation with the Congress leadership. Edited excerpts: You led the Congress government in Puducherry when your party had plunged into a crisis, with Ministers and legislators quitting. During my …

Puducherry assembly election 2021 to be held on April 6, counting on May 2 | Complete schedule here
4 years, 1 month ago

Puducherry assembly election 2021 to be held on April 6, counting on May 2 | Complete schedule here

Hindustan Times  

The Election Commission of India on Friday announced the schedule for the assembly elections in the Union territory of Puducherry. During a press conference at New Delhi’s Vigyan Bhavan, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora said that the assembly elections in UT, which is currently under presidential rule, will be held in a single phase on April 6, 2021, and counting …

Union Cabinet approves President's Rule in Puducherry
4 years, 1 month ago

Union Cabinet approves President's Rule in Puducherry

India Today  

The Union Cabinet has approved President' Rule in Puducherry. Chief Minister V Narayansamy-led Congress government had failed to prove its majority in Puducherry Assembly earlier this week. The Congress-DMK ruling alliance had 12 MLAs, including the Speaker of Puducherry Assembly on its side. On February 22, when Narayanasamy was to prove his government's majority in Puducherry Assembly resigned before the …

President Accepts Resignations of Puducherry CM, Council of Ministers
4 years, 1 month 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 …

N. Rangaswamy of AINRC waits to hear from Puducherry Lieutenant-Governor after Congress government loses trust vote in Assembly
4 years, 1 month ago

N. Rangaswamy of AINRC waits to hear from Puducherry Lieutenant-Governor after Congress government loses trust vote in Assembly

The Hindu  

A few hours after the Bharatiya Janata Party engineered a collapse of the Congress government in Puducherry, former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition N. Rangaswamy said that he was waiting to hear from the Lieutenant-Governor on what she and the Central government had in mind on the way forward. When the Congress government was formed in Puducherry, the …

Puducherry political crisis: V Narayanasamy resigns as CM; blames 'BJP govt at Centre', AIADMK for dislodging govt
4 years, 1 month 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 …

Narayanasamy Quits as Congress Loses Power in Puducherry, Blames Opposition for Toppling Govt
4 years, 1 month ago

Narayanasamy Quits as Congress Loses Power in Puducherry, Blames Opposition for Toppling Govt

News 18  

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy tendered his resignation to the Lieutenant Governor on Monday after the Congress government lost its majority in the floor test. Speaking in the assembly, the chief minister blamed former L-G Kiran Bedi for scuttling the work of the government as well as colluding with the opposition to topple the government. Telangana Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan, handed …

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
4 years, 1 month 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 …

New Puducherry Governor orders floor test for Congress-led govt on Monday
4 years, 1 month ago

New Puducherry Governor orders floor test for Congress-led govt on Monday

India TV News  

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan on Thursday ordered assembly floor test on February 22 amid crisis in the Congress-led government in the Union Territory. The crisis-ridden Union Territory's Opposition parties on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the Lieutenant Governor's office seeking direction to Chief Minister V Narayanaswamy to prove his majority on the floor of the house. Former Chief minister …

Puducherry Govt Crisis: Oppn demands floor test, submits memorandum to LG
4 years, 1 month ago

Puducherry Govt Crisis: Oppn demands floor test, submits memorandum to LG

India TV News  

Puducherry Govt Crisis: Oppn demands floor test, submits memorandum to LG The crisis-ridden Union Territory Puducherry's Opposition parties on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the Lieutenant Governor's office seeking direction to Chief Minister V Narayanasamy to prove his majority on the floor of the house. The crisis-ridden Union Territory Puducherry's Opposition parties on Wednesday submitted a memorandum to the Lieutenant …

Oppn petitions Lt Guv's office, asks Puducherry CM Narayanasamy to prove majority in Assembly
4 years, 1 month ago

Oppn petitions Lt Guv's office, asks Puducherry CM Narayanasamy to prove majority in Assembly

India Today  

A delegation of opposition parties, led by AINRC, on Wednesday submitted a plea in the Lt Governor's office, seeking a direction to Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy to prove his government's majority on the floor of the Assembly. Seven legislators including Rangasamy belonging to All India NR Congress, four from AIADMK and three nominated MLAs of the BJP, who have …

Kiran Bedi Removed As Puducherry LG; Telangana Governor Given Additional Charge
4 years, 1 month ago

Kiran Bedi Removed As Puducherry LG; Telangana Governor Given Additional Charge

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing political slugfest in Puducherry, Dr. Kiran Bedi was on Tuesday removed as the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory. Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan, Governor of Telangana, has now been given additional charge as Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. "The President has directed that Dr. Kiran Bedi shall cease to hold the office of the Lieutenant-Governor of Puducherry …

PM Modi, Kiran Bedi Have Hidden Agenda of Merging Puducherry With Tamil Nadu, Says CM Narayanasamy
4 years, 1 month ago

PM Modi, Kiran Bedi Have Hidden Agenda of Merging Puducherry With Tamil Nadu, Says CM Narayanasamy

News 18  

Chief Minister of Puducherry V Narayanasamy on Friday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the territorial Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi of trying to dismantle the separate status of Puducherry and merge it with neighbouring Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister said, “The Prime Minister and the Lieutenant Governor, along with the Bharatiya Janata Party, have been slowly depriving Puducherry government of …

Puducherry CM to Meet President Tomorrow to Seek Kiran Bedi's Replacement
4 years, 2 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 …

Strained ties: The Hindu Editorial on standoff between Puducherry Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister
4 years, 2 months ago

Strained ties: The Hindu Editorial on standoff between Puducherry Lieutenant Governor and Chief Minister

The Hindu  

The recent three-day-long protest, led by Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy, under the banner of the Secular Democratic Progressive Alliance, against Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi came as no surprise, given the strained ties between the two constitutional functionaries. As a prelude to the stir, the Chief Minister presented memoranda to President Ram Nath Kovind and Union Minister of State for …

Puducherry CM, L-G clash over New Year's Eve celebrations; Narayanasamy asks Bedi not to be a party to issues raised by Opposition
4 years, 3 months ago

Puducherry CM, L-G clash over New Year's Eve celebrations; Narayanasamy asks Bedi not to be a party to issues raised by Opposition

Firstpost  

In his missive to Lt Governor Kiran Bedi, copy of which was released to the media on Saturday, Chief Minister V Narayanswany advised Lt Governor Kiran Bedi not to be a party to political issues raised by Opposition parties Puducherry: Firing a fresh salvo, Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy has asked Lt Governor Kiran Bedi not to be a party …

Puducherry Lt Governor, Chief Minister extend Diwali greetings
5 years, 5 months ago

Puducherry Lt Governor, Chief Minister extend Diwali greetings

India TV News  

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and leaders of various political parties on Saturday extended Deepavali greetings to people of the Union Territory. In her message, Bedi said "Deepavali also known as the festival of lights is the most widely celebrated festival across the country and worldwide by the Indian diaspora." The Chief Minister devoted a big …

Here is list of leaders not attending PM Narendra Modi's meet on simultaneous polls
5 years, 9 months ago

Here is list of leaders not attending PM Narendra Modi's meet on simultaneous polls

India TV News  

After West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, DMK Chief MK Stalin has also decided not to attend the meeting called by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Parliament, on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Mamata Banerjee decided not to attend a meeting called by PM to discuss the possibility of holding simultaneous Lok Sabha and assembly elections. PM Modi has invited the heads …

Puducherry CM slams Kiran Bedi for 'creating obstacles', asks Congress cadre to prepare for another round of protests
5 years, 9 months ago

Puducherry CM slams Kiran Bedi for 'creating obstacles', asks Congress cadre to prepare for another round of protests

Firstpost  

Attacking Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi, Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy on Thursday accused her of concentrating more on creating obstacles for the elected government than on development works. Puducherry: Attacking Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi, Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy on Thursday accused her of concentrating more on “creating obstacles” for the elected government than on development works. Addressing ruling Congress …

SC issues notice to Puducherry CM over row with Kiran Bedi, seeks response on Centre’s plea to reverse Madras HC order on L-G's powers
5 years, 9 months ago

SC issues notice to Puducherry CM over row with Kiran Bedi, seeks response on Centre’s plea to reverse Madras HC order on L-G's powers

Firstpost  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy in the power tussle matter in the Union Territory. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy in the power tussle matter in the Union Territory. The Madras High Court had recently held that Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi “cannot interfere” …

Kiran Bedi moves Supreme Court against Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy, seeks clarity on role of MPs in elected govt
5 years, 10 months ago

Kiran Bedi moves Supreme Court against Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy, seeks clarity on role of MPs in elected govt

Firstpost  

The Puducherry chief minister claimed to have brought Bedi’s interference to the notice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, but to no avail. Puducherry lieutenant-governor Kiran Bedi Tuesday moved the Supreme Court against Chief Minister V Narayanasamy seeking clarity on the authority of the MPs in the elected government in wake of the standoff between …

Vote 'without fear or favour' in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, appeals Kiran Bedi
6 years ago

Vote 'without fear or favour' in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, appeals Kiran Bedi

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Lt Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi appealed to the public to exercise their right to vote in the forthcoming general elections "without fear or favour". With the model Code of Conduct coming into effect after the Election Commission of India announced the poll schedule, Bedi said all her official public engagements and interactions will remain suspended during the period …

Puducherry CM, his ministers stage dharna outside Raj Nivas for 2nd day, allege Kiran Bedi stalling 39 govt schemes
6 years, 1 month ago

Puducherry CM, his ministers stage dharna outside Raj Nivas for 2nd day, allege Kiran Bedi stalling 39 govt schemes

Firstpost  

Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and his ministerial colleagues continued their dharna outside the Raj Nivas for the second day on Thursday protesting Lt Governor Kiran Bedi’s “negative stand” towards his government’ proposals awaiting her approval Puducherry: Chief Minister V Narayanasamy and his ministerial colleagues continued their dharna outside the Raj Nivas for the second day on Thursday protesting Lt Governor …

Kiran Bedi bypassing elected government: Puducherry CM Narayanasamy
6 years, 1 month ago

Kiran Bedi bypassing elected government: Puducherry CM Narayanasamy

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry Chief Minister Velu Narayanasamy on Thursday accused Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi of interfering in the government’s functioning and alleged that Bedi is being encouraged by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to create problems for his government. On Wednesday, he had staged a protest outside the Raj Bhawan, the official residence of Governor Kiran Bedi alleging she was misusing her …

Lt Governor Kiran Bedi welcomes top court verdict on Puducherry MLAs
6 years, 3 months ago

Lt Governor Kiran Bedi welcomes top court verdict on Puducherry MLAs

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi welcomed the Supreme Court judgment upholding the nomination of three BJP members as MLAs in the Assembly of the Union Territory by the Centre. The Supreme Court on Thursday had dismissed the appeal filed against Madras High Court ruling inducting the nomination made by the Centre to the Puducherry Legislative Assembly without taking Chief …

'Lieutenant-governor has power to nominate': Supreme Court upholds nomination of three Puducherry MLAs by Kiran Bedi
6 years, 3 months ago

'Lieutenant-governor has power to nominate': Supreme Court upholds nomination of three Puducherry MLAs by Kiran Bedi

Firstpost  

The decision comes after the Congress party challenged the decision saying that Bedi should have consulted the ruling party before the nomination of the three legislators. New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the decision of Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi to nominate three Members of Legislative Assembly to the Assembly. The nominations were later challenged in the Madras …

Puducherry: Kiran Bedi denies apathy towards local body polls
6 years, 3 months ago

Puducherry: Kiran Bedi denies apathy towards local body polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry Lieutenant governor Kiran Bedi refuted claims by former MP Ramadass that she showed no interest in holding local body polls and said that the matter is pending with the Chief Minister, and not with the office of the Lt Governor. Lashing out at the former MP for falsely accusing her on the issue, Ms Bedi said, "This matter …

Puducherry CM, Lt Governor Kiran Bedi lock horns again
6 years, 5 months ago

Puducherry CM, Lt Governor Kiran Bedi lock horns again

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayansamy and Lt Governor Kiran Bedi were once again locked in heated exchange of words with the Chief Minister charging the Lt Governor with functioning more like an 'opponent' of Congress led government with an 'authoritarian' attitude and spreading wrong information about Centre's grant to the Union Territory. Condemning the "autocratic style of working" of …

Kiran Bedi asks Pondy CM to focus on improving his work
6 years, 5 months ago

Kiran Bedi asks Pondy CM to focus on improving his work

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi urged Chief Minister V Narayanasamy to focus on improving his work instead of focusing on how the Lt Governor is running her office. The Lt Governor’s statement comes hours after the Chief Minister accused her of violating rules in the appointment of a retired government official as consultant cum Officer on Special Duty to …

Kiran Bedi has no special powers to act, says Pondy CM
6 years, 7 months ago

Kiran Bedi has no special powers to act, says Pondy CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry Chief Minster V Narayanasamy on Sunday reiterated that as Lt Governor of the Union Territory, Kiran Bedi has got no special powers to act. Talking to media persons, the Chief Minister also said that officials need not implement any orders issued by Ms Bedi on her own. The Lt Governor had once again threatened officials of severe actions …

Puducherry CM against simultaneous polls
6 years, 8 months ago

Puducherry CM against simultaneous polls

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday said he would oppose the proposal to conduct polls simultaneously to the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies in the country. He further said he had put forth various Puducherry issues related to Vice President Venkaiah Naidu, who visited on Friday. “Puducherry administration has reiterated its long term demand for special category state …

'Not feasible to hold simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha and state Assemblies', says Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy
6 years, 8 months ago

'Not feasible to hold simultaneous polls to Lok Sabha and state Assemblies', says Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy

Firstpost  

The need for holding simultaneous elections to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies has been voiced for several years now. Puducherry: Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy on Saturday said it is not feasible to hold simultaneous polls to the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies. Narayanasamy said he had sought his intervention to procure sufficient funds for Puducherry and also placed …

CM Narayanasamy welcomes Supreme Court verdict on Delhi-Centre power tussle, says it's relevant to Puducherry
6 years, 8 months ago

CM Narayanasamy welcomes Supreme Court verdict on Delhi-Centre power tussle, says it's relevant to Puducherry

Firstpost  

Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy warned L-G Kiran Bedi to mend her ways or face a petition for violating the Supreme Court order on Delhi. Puducherry: Engaged in a running feud with Lieutenant-Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi, chief minister V Narayanasamy on Wednesday hailed the Supreme Court’s judgment on the powers of an elected government and insisted that it was “totally …

Governors or Lt Guvs have got no right to interfere in govt affairs: Pondy CM
6 years, 9 months ago

Governors or Lt Guvs have got no right to interfere in govt affairs: Pondy CM

Deccan Chronicle  

Puducherry: Puducherry Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy on Tuesday said that governors or Lt Governors of the states have got no right to interfere in the routine functioning of the government. Refering Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit undertaking visits to different districts of the state for review meetings, the Chief Minister said neither the governor nor the Lt Governor have got …

Now, V Narayanasamy wants statehood status for Puducherry
6 years, 9 months ago

Now, V Narayanasamy wants statehood status for Puducherry

India Today  

Backing Arvind Kejriwal's demand for a full state status for Delhi, now another Union Territory Chief Minister V Narayanasamy too wants a statehood status for Puducherry. He further alleged that Lt Governor Kiran Bedi has been interfering with government's functioning and has been using Twitter, Facebook and social media for governance which is an unacceptable way of governance. "Kiran Bedi …

Budget session of Puducherry: 3 BJP MLAs detained by police
6 years, 9 months ago

Budget session of Puducherry: 3 BJP MLAs detained by police

India TV News  

The Bharatiya Janata Party's three MLAs, S Swaminathan, K G Shankar and V Selvaganapathy, and BJP workers who were marching towards the Puducherry Legislative Assembly detained by police, on Monday. Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi had called for a report from the Chief Secretary after three nominated Bharatiya Janata Party MLAs were allegedly denied entry in the state Assembly. Speaking …

Political parties ignore law panel’s request for views on simultaneous Lok Sabha, state elections
6 years, 10 months ago

Political parties ignore law panel’s request for views on simultaneous Lok Sabha, state elections

Hindustan Times  

No major political party has responded to the Law Commission’s call for views on holding simultaneous national and state elections, two top commission officials involved in the exercise said on Monday. On April 17, in a working paper titled “Simultaneous Elections – constitutional and legal perspectives”, the panel listed a series of sweeping legal and constitutional changes needed for holding …

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