Puducherry Political Shift: Assembly Dissolved Amidst AINRC's Victory

The Puducherry Legislative Assembly was dissolved by Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan, paving the way for a new government led by N Rangasamy and the AINRC-led NDA after their electoral victory. The AINRC secured 12 seats while the BJP claimed four, in a decisive win for the NDA coalition.

In a significant political development, Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan has dissolved the 15th Legislative Assembly as of May 5, following the recent elections. This move sets the stage for N Rangasamy's leadership as he prepares to head the new government.

The AINRC-led NDA claimed victory in the Union Territory elections held on April 9, with the results announced on May 4. The All India NR Congress emerged successfully, winning 12 out of the 16 seats it contested, while the BJP secured four out of 10.

Other NDA allies, AIADMK and Latchia Jananayaga Katchi, each earned a seat, bringing the coalition's total to 18 seats in the 30-member Assembly, alongside three nominated members. The Assembly dissolution marks a key transition in Puducherry's political landscape.