Puducherry Polls 2026: BJP's state chief VP Ramalingam contests from Raj Bhavan | 5 facts

BJP's state chief VP Ramalingam is contesting from the Raj Bhavan seat in the Puducherry assembly polls. He is a crucial figure in politics due to his dual role as the BJP's unit president and a key legislative strategist for the NDA in the Union Territory. Born into a politically active family, Ramalingam transitioned to the BJP after a stint with the Indian National Congress. He is spearheading the BJP's campaign and is seen as a direct link to the central government's developmental agenda