N. Rangasamy Sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for Fifth Time

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N. Rangasamy sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for the fifth time

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N. Rangasamy has previously served as Chief Minister of Puducherry four times.

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N. Rangasamy was sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for the fifth time on Wednesday, administered the oath by LG K. Kailashnathan. A four-time former CM, Rangasamy launched the AINRC in 2011 after splitting from Congress. He secured a fifth term as CM, having previously served twice with Congress and twice with AINRC.

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N. Rangasamy Sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for Fifth Time

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