N Rangasamy swearing-in: Puducherry CM for 5th time
AINRC founder N. Rangasamy is taking the oath of office as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for a record fifth time today, Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Following the NDA's victory with 18 seats (AINRC 12, BJP 4, AIADMK 1, LJK 1), Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan will administer the oath at Lok Niwas in the presence of BJP National President Nitin Nabin and Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.