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Modi congratulates N Rangaswamy as Puducherry chief minister after election shifts across parties
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Published on 13 May 2026
Which party jumped ahead with just four BJP seats
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated N Rangaswamy on taking charge as Puducherry chief minister, saying he looked forward to working together for welfare and development. The 30 member Assembly result shows a fragmented mandate, with NR Congress leading on 12 seats, BJP at four, and newer political players like TVK entering the tally with two.
- Modi extended congratulations to N Rangaswamy as Puducherry CM
- NR Congress led the 30 member Assembly with 12 seats
- BJP won four seats while allies secured limited presence
- TVK made its mark with two seats in its debut tally
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