N Rangasamy Sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for Fifth Term
N Rangasamy, leader of the All India NR Congress, took oath as Chief Minister of Puducherry for the fifth time on 13 May 2026. The Lieutenant Governor administered the oath after his alliance secured a majority in the Assembly.
N Rangasamy, leader of the All India NR Congress (AINRC), was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Puducherry for the fifth time on 13 May 2026. The oath of office was administered by Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan.
The AINRC-led alliance formed the government after winning the support of 18 MLAs, which took it past the majority mark in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly. Two other leaders, Malladi Krishna Rao and A Namassivayam, were also inducted as ministers.
Rangasamy himself contested and won from two constituencies, Thattanchavady and Mangalam, with large victory margins. Taking charge for a fifth term makes him one of the most experienced leaders in the Union Territory.
For exam aspirants, the key facts are that Puducherry is a Union Territory with a Legislative Assembly, headed by a Chief Minister, while a Lieutenant Governor acts as the administrator appointed by the President.
Key Points to Remember
- N Rangasamy took oath as Puducherry CM for the fifth time on 13 May 2026
- He leads the All India NR Congress (AINRC)
- Oath administered by Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan
- Alliance had support of 18 MLAs in the Assembly
- He won from Thattanchavady and Mangalam constituencies
Exam Relevance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims (Polity — Union Territories), State PCS, and SSC/Banking General Awareness (current appointments).
Related Articles
Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust Accepts Resignation of Champat Rai Amid Donation Embezzlement …
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust accepted Champat Rai’s resignation on July 7, 2026, amid an …
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar Denies Govt Interference in SIR, Calls Opposition Allegations …
Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar denied government interference in the SIR process on July 7, 2026, …
BRICS Anti-Drug Agencies Meet in Guwahati to Tackle Transnational Drug Trafficking
The BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies’ Meeting 2026 began in Guwahati on July 6, 2026, …
Krishna Mohan Appointed Interim General Secretary of Ram Temple Trust Following Resignation …
Krishna Mohan has been appointed interim general secretary of the Ram Temple Trust on 2026-07-05 …
Delhi HC Rules Media Performs Public Function, Allows Privacy Claims Against Private …
Delhi High Court ruled on July 1, 2026, that private media performs a public function …