PM Modi congratulates N Rangasamy on taking oath as Puducherry CM

New Delhi, May 13 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted veteran politician and AINRC founder N Rangasamy on taking oath as Puducherry chief minister, and said he has made a mark as an effective administrator and strengthened the Union Territory's growth journey. Rangasamy on Wednesday took oath as the chief minister of Puducherry for the fifth time along with two cabinet members. "Congratulations to Thiru N. Rangasamy Ji on taking oath as Puducherry's Chief Minister. He has made a mark as an experienced and effective administrator who has strengthened Puducherry's growth journey. Looking forward to working with him for the people's well-being. My best wishes for the tenure ahead," Modi said in a post on X. The prime minister also congratulated A Namassivayam and Malladi Krishna Rao on taking oath as ministers in the Puducherry government. "I am confident they will add momentum to Puducherry's progress and improve 'Ease of Living' for the people. My best wishes," he said. Lt Governor K Kailashnathan administered the oath of office and secrecy to the chief minister and his cabinet colleagues. BJP national president Nitin Nabin and senior leader BL Santhosh were present on the dais. The NDA had won the April 9 polls in the UT and retained power. PTI ACB ACB DV DV