Chief Minister N. Rangasamy and his ministers took the oath as Members of the Legislative Assembly in Puducherry on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 [1, 2, 3].
The swearing-in ceremony marks the formal establishment of the new government following the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) victory in the 2026 Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections [2, 4].
A total of 28 legislators took their oaths in the Well of the House [1]. The proceedings were conducted within the Puducherry Legislative Assembly, where the newly elected representatives committed to their constitutional duties [1, 3].
Following the main ceremony, one TVK legislator, Sai J. Saravanan Kumar, took the oath later in the Speaker’s chamber [1].
The NDA secured 18 seats in the 30-member assembly to form the government [2, 5]. This victory was bolstered by the All India N R Congress (AINRC), which won 12 of the 16 seats it contested [2].
This appointment marks a historic fifth term for N. Rangasamy as the Chief Minister of the union territory [2]. The transition of power follows the electoral mandate provided by the voters during the 2026 cycle [2, 4].
“N. Rangasamy and his ministers took the oath as Members of the Legislative Assembly in Puducherry.”
The return of N. Rangasamy for a fifth term suggests a continued preference for the AINRC's leadership and the broader NDA coalition in Puducherry. By securing 18 of the 30 available seats, the alliance holds a stable majority, which may allow for more decisive legislative action compared to thinner margins of victory.
