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Puducherry BJP Chief Files Nomination for Raj Bhavan Seat as NDA Finalizes List

Puducherry BJP president VP Ramalingam filed his nomination from the Raj Bhavan constituency on the final day for submissions. The seat, currently held by an AINRC minister, was allocated to the BJP as part of the NDA's seat-sharing agreement. The BJP is contesting 10 seats in the alliance, with the AINRC leading the coalition and contesting 16. The Assembly elections for the Union Territory are scheduled for April 9, with vote counting on May 4.

Key Points: Puducherry BJP Chief VP Ramalingam Files Nomination for Assembly Polls

  • BJP contests 10 seats in NDA
  • Raj Bhavan seat transferred from AINRC
  • Nominations close March 23
  • Polls scheduled for April 9
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Puducherry BJP chief VP Ramalingam files nomination from Raj Bhavan seat

BJP's Puducherry president VP Ramalingam files nomination for Raj Bhavan seat. NDA alliance finalizes candidates for April 9 Assembly elections.

"Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Tamil Nadu BJP in-charge and actor Khushboo were present during the filing of nomination."

Puducherry, March 23

Puducherry BJP president VP Ramalingam on Monday filed his nomination from Raj Bhavan constituency for the Assembly elections to be held on April 9.

The Raj Bhavan seat is currently held by All India NR Congress (AINRC) Minister K Lakshminarayanan, and has now been transferred to the BJP in NDA's seat-sharing agreement for the upcoming polls.

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Tamil Nadu BJP in-charge and actor Khushboo were present during the filing of nomination. Today is the last date to file nominations for the Puducherry polls.

The BJP is contesting 10 seats in the NDA alliance under the leadership of N Rangasamy-led AINRC. The AINRC is contesting on 16 constituencies, AIADMK and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) are contesting on two seats each.

The BJP's first list of candidates was released on March 21. According to the list, A Namassivayam will contest from Mannadipet, while E Theeppainthan will contest from Oussoudu (SC). PML Kalyanasundaram will contest from Kalapet, and A Johnkumar from Mudaliarpet.

Embalam R Selvam will contest from Manavely, GNS Rajasekaran from Thirunallar and A Dineshan from Mahe.

The BJP released a second list to announce M Arulmurugan as its candidate from the Karaikal South constituency.

The Union Territory of Puducherry is all set to hold the 2026 Assembly Election on April 9 in a single phase, with counting of votes scheduled to take place on May 4.

The current term of the 30-member Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory is set to expire on June 15.

In the 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections, AINRC emerged as the largest party with 10 seats, followed by DMK with six seats, while BJP and Congress won six seats each. The voter turnout was recorded at 84.8 per cent.

While in the 2016 elections, Congress had secured a majority with 15 seats, AINRC won eight seats, AIADMK bagged four seats, and DMK got two seats, with voter turnout at 83.6 per cent.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting that the sitting AINRC minister's seat was given to BJP. Shows the alliance dynamics. But as a voter, I just want someone who will address local issues like water and infrastructure, not just party politics.
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Karthik V
Khushboo's presence might attract some attention, but ultimately Puducherry needs leaders who understand its unique UT status and can fight for its interests with the Centre. Hope the candidates have a clear vision.
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Sarah B
Following from abroad. The high voter turnout in previous elections is impressive! Democracy in action. It will be interesting to see if the NDA alliance can improve on the 2021 performance.
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Meera T
With due respect, I hope this isn't just about winning seats. The article mentions many new names. We need to know their background and what they've done for the people, not just which party they represent.
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Vikram M
BJP contesting 10 seats is a significant number. Alliance with AINRC under Rangasamy seems stable. The key will be coordination on the ground. Let's hope for a clean, issue-based election. 🙏

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