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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

Puducherry CM Narayanasamy flays 'interference' by governors

November 19, 2017 6:39 pm

"Never before had any state governor or Lt Governor of a Union Territory interfered in the routine administration of the State governments as seen after the NDA came to power at the Centre."

Centre allocated Rs 109 crore to promote tourism projects, says Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy

November 01, 2017 11:22 am

V Narayanasamy futher said the Rs 1,828 crore smart project being implemented in Puducherry through a specially floated statutory organisation called Puducherry Smart City Project limited would be yet another feather in the cap of the administration.

Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy attacks Centre over GST, demonetisation 

October 31, 2017 3:42 pm

In a veiled attack on Lt Governor Kiran Bedi, the chief minister alleged, "Certain persons are functioning in Puducherry as the agents of the BJP."

Dengue under control in Puducherry, says CM V Narayanasamy

October 02, 2017 2:13 pm

After holding a meeting with officials of various departments, including health and local administration, Bedi had on Sunday said medical reports indicated that there was a 700 per cent rise since last year in the incidence of dengue in Puducherry.

'Confrontation between Lt Governor Kiran Bedi, V Narayanasamy government derailing development work'

September 24, 2017 7:55 pm

Lt Governor Kiran Bedi has been at loggerheads with the Congress government on several issues, including one relating to admission of students under government quota to post graduate medical courses in deemed universities and private medical colleges.

Centre's 'injurious' policies distressed farm sector: Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy

September 13, 2017 2:43 pm

Narayanasamy, at a demonstration called by alliance partner DMK against the Union government's decision to impose NEET-based selection of students for medical courses, said the heavy losses Puducherry suffered was mainly due to the Centre's policies such as GST.

CM V Narayanasamy voices concern over rise in suicides in Puducherry

September 11, 2017 12:48 pm

Of late, the lure of deadly 'blue whale' game among the youth was also adding to the list of persons committing suicides in Puducherry, he noted. There should be a total review of the situation, V Narayanasamy added.

Pondy CM urges youth to be vigilant against communal forces

August 16, 2017 8:47 pm

V Narayanasamy said a team of technical experts would visit Puducherry to ink an agreement for implementing the Smart City project here. Puducherry has been included in the Smart City mission list by the Union Urban Development Ministry.

Puducherry: Ruling Congress protests against nomination of BJP MLAs

July 20, 2017 7:37 pm

A bandh was also observed on July 8 in Puducherry at the instance of these parties to protest against the "undemocratic style of functioning of the Lt Governor and the nomination of three BJP activists by the Centre without adhering to democratic procedures."

LG vs CM in Puducherry: Understanding the question of nomination to UT House

July 10, 2017 1:14 am

What exactly did the LG do, which precipitated the latest round of confrontation with the Chief Minister? What are the provisions under which she acted? What is the background and context of that law? The Indian Express explains.

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