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V Narayanasamy

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  • Born 30 May 1947
  • Age 77
  • Birth Place Pondichéry, French India, Puducherry
  • Profession Politician
  • Political Party Indian National Congress
  • In Office 10th Chief Minister Of Puducherry 6 June 2016 - 22 February 2021, Union Minister Of State For Personnel, Public Grievances And Pensions 22 May 2009 - 26 May 2014, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 2 June 2009 - 18 May 2014, Union Minister Of State For Parliamentary Affairs 22 May 2004 - 22 May 2009, Member Of Parliament, Rajya Sabha 7 October 2003 - 16 May 2009
  • Residence 5, Ellaiamman Koil Street, Pondicherry

V Narayanasamy BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 04 Nov 2024
Velu Narayanasamy: A Veteran Congress Leader in Puducherry Born May 30, 1947, Velu Narayanasamy is a prominent figure in Puducherry's political landscape. His career is deeply intertwined with the Indian National Congress. He served as the Chief Minister of Puducherry from 2016 to 2021, his tenur...

V Narayanasamy PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Kalai Sevi (1977)

POSITIONS HELD BY V Narayanasamy

Position Tenure
Member of Rajya Sabha N/A
Member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly N/A
Member of the 15th Lok Sabha 22 May 2009 - 16 May 2014
Chief minister of Puducherry 6 June 2016 - 22 February 2021

V NARAYANASAMY NEWS

Delhi Confidential: A situation turnabout with Piyush Goyal

March 02, 2023 7:31 am

Last year, Food Minister Piyush Goyal expressed unhappiness over the absence of several state Food Ministers during a meeting organised by his ministry. On Wednesday, it was the other way round.

Narayanasamy urges Puducherry Lt governor to ban installation of Ganesha idols in public places

September 06, 2021 9:00 am

Narayanasamy said Puducherry was now witnessing a spurt in the number of new cases of coronavirus and hence, the Lt governor should reconsider her stand and people should celebrate the festival at home.

Puducherry ex-CM V Narayanasamy gets the axe, won’t contest election

March 18, 2021 3:53 am

Sources in the Congress said the high command was not happy with Narayanasamy as many believe resentment against his style of functioning was one of the reasons for many MLAs leaving the party.

Puducherry polls: Former chief minister V Narayanasamy's name missing from Congress list

March 17, 2021 1:26 pm

The Narayanasamy-led Congress government lost the confidence motion in February and the Union Territory came under President’s rule after nobody staked claim to form a government.

Modi in Puducherry: 'Your ex-CM Narayanasamy expert in lifting slippers of top party leaders'

February 25, 2021 3:39 pm

PM Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of various development initiatives from the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in Puducherry.

The BJP's gameplan in Puducherry: Five key points to note

February 24, 2021 6:51 am

Puducherry political crisis: What does the BJP stand to gain in a Union Territory where it is yet to establish deep roots, and has only three nominated MLAs in the Assembly?

President accepts resignation of Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy, his council of ministers

February 23, 2021 10:14 pm

A notification of the Union Home Ministry issued on Tuesday said: “The President has been pleased to accept resignation of V.Narayanasamy Chief Minister of Puducherry along with his council of Ministers with effect from February 22.”

BJP wanted to rule Puducherry by proxy, says Narayanasamy

February 23, 2021 8:18 am

Speaking to The Indian Express at his residence after he and his Council of Ministers submitted their resignations to L-G Tamilisai Soundararajan, Narayanasamy said he was a “happy man” since he had run a government for five years despite hurdles put up by the Opposition.

Questions within Congress: Did high command neglect discontent?

February 23, 2021 2:20 pm

Although the Congress believes it can gain in the upcoming elections, riding on a sympathy factor, party leaders say many questions remain.

Congress Puducherry govt falls, BJP, ADMK weigh options

February 23, 2021 12:13 am

The Congress has lost its only government in the south. The crisis comes months ahead of polls in the UT.

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