Rangasamy Chooses Mangalam: A Strategic Political Move

Chief Minister N Rangasamy resigned from the Thattanchavady Assembly constituency to retain his seat in Mangalam. Despite winning both, he chose the rural Mangalam segment. Rangasamy has had a stronghold on Thattanchavady since 1985, defeating MP V Vaithilingam in the April 9 Assembly polls.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Puducherry | Updated: 17-05-2026 20:10 IST | Created: 17-05-2026 20:10 IST
Rangasamy Chooses Mangalam: A Strategic Political Move
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In a strategic political move, Chief Minister N Rangasamy has resigned from his post at the Thattanchavady Assembly constituency, opting instead to retain his seat in Mangalam.

The decision followed his victory in both constituencies during the April 9 Assembly polls where he emerged victorious against MP V Vaithilingam in Thattanchavady.

Rangasamy, who has been a dominant force in Thattanchavady since 1985, assumed office on May 13 alongside ministers A Namassivayam and Malladi Krishna Rao. A notification declaring the vacancy at Thattanchavady is expected soon.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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