Puducherry Assembly's Unanimous Demand for Full Statehood

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.)