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NDA forms government in Puducherry with Rangaswamy at the helm

Last updated on - May 13, 2026, 16:45 IST
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NDA leaders at the Puducherry oath ceremony

Puducherry LG K. Kailashnathan, NDA chief ministerial candidate N. Rangasamy, BJP national president Nitin Nabin and others during the swearing-in ceremony of the Puducherry government.[Photo credit: PTI]

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Rangaswamy takes oath in grand swearing-in ceremony

Lieutenant Governor administers the oath of office to NDA leader N. Rangaswamy during the swearing-in ceremony as BJP national president Nitin Nabin and other leaders look on.[Photo credit: PTI]

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N.Rangaswamy sworn in as Puducherry CM

N.Rangaswamy takes oath as the chief minister of Puducherry, marking the beginning of the NDA government's new term in the Union Territory. [Photo credit: ANI]

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Rangaswamy assumes charges as chief minister

After the swearing-in ceremony, N.Rangaswamy formally assumes charge as the chief minister of Puducherry. [Photo credit: ANI]

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NDA leaders gather to mark the new government’s beginning

BJP national president Nitin Nabin with newly sworn-in Puducherry chief minister N. Rangaswamy and UT minister A. Namachivayam during the swearing-in ceremony. [Photo credit: ANI]

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N. Rangaswamy meets Lieutenant Governor after the victory

NDA leader N. Rangaswamy meets Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan and submits a letter of support to stake a claim to form the government in Puducherry. [Photo credit: ANI]

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