V Narayanasamy

Congress leader V Narayanasamy also alleged that the BJP wanted to create a Delhi-like situation in Puducherry and take power away from an elected government.

Puducherry Election 2021: Dethroned Congress loyalist V Narayanasamy looks to form govt in UT again

Velu Narayanasamy entered politics by joining Congress and since then his loyalty to the party and its first family is legendary.

Ex-Puducherry CM Narayanasamy threatens Amit Shah with defamation suit after corruption allegation

Earlier on February 28, the Home Minister lambasted V Narayanasamy's government and alleged that he was engaged in rampant corruption in Puducherry.

Needed, new measures to strengthen anti-defection laws

Time has come to bring in a suitable legislation to root out the growing trend of horse-trading and corrupt practices by strengthening the Tenth Schedule

It is through 'conspiracy' by BJP and its allies that my govt was toppled: V Narayanasamy

Addressing party workers during a demonstration here to condemn the 'toppling' of the Congress led government in Puducherry, Narayanasamy said, "my government was toppled through undemocratic and scrupulous designs and conspiracy hatched by the BJP in coordination with the AINRC and AIADMK."

Union Cabinet approves President's Rule in Puducherry

Under the President’s Rule, the lieutenant governor becomes the constitutional head of the Union Territory.

Puducherry Politics | A clueless Congress loses its toehold in South India

With assembly elections around the corner, it is possible to argue that V Narayanasamy’s loss is not as great as it may have been had he been toppled earlier. But it appears that the BJP has a plan for Puducherry, and removing Narayanasamy was an important part of it 

Setback for Congress : Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy resigns after his govt loses trust vote

It remains to be seen whether All India NR Congress founder and former chief minister N Rangasamy stakes the claim for forming the next government or the L-G recommends President’s Rule in the Union Territory which is going to polls in about two months

Puducherry’s Congress government to face floor test today: All you need to know

The Puducherry floor test was called by the new Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan following opposition's claim that the Union Territory's ruling Congress party no longer commanded a majority in the assembly

Two more Puducherry MLAs resign, govt strength drops to 11 ahead of floor test

Congress MLA K Lakshminarayanan and DK legislator Venkatesan submitted their resignation letters separately to Assembly Speaker VP Sivakolundhu at his residence, they both said.

3 more Congress MLAs to quit in Puducherry, Narayanasamy govt sure to lose trust vote: BJP

The newly appointed Lieutenant-Governor of Puducherry Tamilisai Soundararajan directed the Assembly Secretariat on Thursday to convene the House on February 22 for the Trust vote.

Congress loses majority in Puducherry months ahead of elections

Four Congress MLAs have resigned over the past two days and one has got disqualified, making the V Narayanasamy's government lose majority in Puducherry.

Govt will administer COVID-19 vaccine free of cost to people: Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy

In the first round, 14,000 health workers would be inoculated. In the second phase, field staff engaged in carrying out Covid control programme would be vaccinated and it would cover those from police, revenue and local administration departments.

Will back Centre if it decides to extend lockdown beyond April 14: Puducherry CM

The chief minister said Puducherry is geographically surrounded by districts of Tamil Nadu and with the number of coronavirus cases rising.

Mend your ways or quit: Puducherry CM Narayanasamy to Lt guv Bedi

The chief minister said the government was forced to move the court frequently because of the Lt Governor's intervention whether it was posting a State Election Commissioner or deciding the modalities of operating the free rice scheme.

Will never accept imposition of Hindi: Puducherry CM

Unveiling the statue of the Tamil saint and poet Thiruvalluvar (the author of Tamil treatise Tirukkural) on the premises of the Puducherry Thamizh Sangam, he said this was made clear at the All India Education Ministers conference convened by the Centre recently to discuss the New Education Policy.

Contempt of court petition against Bedi soon: Pondy CM

He told reporters at his residence here that Bedi has been blocking several welfare schemes despite the order of the Madras High Court issued on April 30 this year that she should not interfere in the functioning of the government.

Hope Rahul Gandhi will agree to our request to continue as Congress president: Ashok Gehlot

The chief ministers held detailed discussion about the party's poll debacle and apprised him of their own feelings as well as those of the party workers from across the country to continue providing leadership to the party.

Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy, ministers' dharna outside Raj Nivas enters 2nd day

Narayanasamy, his ministers and party MLAs had on Wednesday night slept on a pavement close to the Raj Nivas wearing black shirts. They have been demanding that that the Lt Governor accord sanction to 39 government proposals, including a free rice scheme.

Puducherry CM says NDA govt caused 'hardships' to people through 'injurious' policies

'Central Government of NDA has 'caused hardships' to people through 'injurious economic and monetary policies.' Says Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy.

Puducherry CM plea to Centre on GST

Tax should be practical to avoid tax evasion, he said, inaugurating a one-day summit of Human Resources Personnel organised by the Puducherry unit of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) here.

Centre allocated Rs 109 cr to promote tourism projects: Puducherry CM

Addressing public on the occasion of the 63rd Liberation (De facto) day of Puducherry here, he said, "Tourism has been given priority by the administration and the government intended to promote Puducherry as a vibrant tourism destination."

Foundation laid for Rs 15.56 cr power cable project

A release from the agency said the project was aimed at replacing the low tension overhead power lines in the coastal areas of Ariyankuppam, Mudaliarpet and Uppalam with the underground cable.

ONGC to allocate Rs 60 cr to Pondy govt for renovation

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy today announced that public sector undertaking, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) will earmark Rs 60 crores for the renovation of government schools and government hospital in Karaikal, under its CSR scheme.

Govt earmarks 14% of budgetary allocations for education

Distributing certificates and medals to students of the Bharathidasan Government College for Women at the institute's seventh graduation day here, he said the government was keen that women's education should be encouraged.