Puducherry Assembly's Unanimous Demand for Full Statehood

The Puducherry Assembly adopted a resolution urging the Centre to grant full statehood to the Union Territory. Tabled by DMK legislators and an independent member, the resolution highlights Puducherry's stagnant status compared to other former Union Territories. A delegation to Delhi was suggested to push the demand.

The Puducherry Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Wednesday, urging the Centre to confer full statehood on the Union Territory.

Jointly tabled by DMK legislators R Siva, A M H Nazeem, and R Senthilkumar, alongside independent member G Nehru alias Kuppusamy, the resolution highlights Puducherry's stagnant status since its merger with the Indian Union compared to other former Union Territories like Goa.

Chief Minister N Rangasamy endorsed the move, stressing the importance of an official delegation meeting key figures in Delhi to advance the statehood demand. Speaker R Selvam then adjourned the House sine die after the resolution was adopted.

(With inputs from agencies.)