Not aware of reason for delay in notifying portfolio list, says Puducherry Chief Minister
Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy stated he is unaware of the reasons behind the delay in notifying ministerial portfolios, despite having submitted the list to the Lieutenant Governor. Meanwhile, the Chief Minister attended a flagging-off ceremony for an NCC ocean sailing expedition aimed at building leadership and maritime skills in students.
Why it matters
The delay in portfolio allocation highlights internal friction within the coalition government in the Union Territory of Puducherry.
Students participating in Ocean Sailing Expedition — SWARNUM 2026 — at Thengaithittu Fishing Harbour in Puducherry on Monday. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS
Puducherry Chief Minister and AINRC founder N. Rangasamy on Monday said he was not aware of the reason for the delay in notifying the portfolios for the Ministers in his government run in alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party.
“I don’t know the reason for the delay,” he said to a question from media persons on the side lines of an event to flag off NCC’s ocean sailing expedition, Swarnum 2026, at Thengaithittu harbour.
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