Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating projects in the presence of Puducherry Lieutenant-Governor K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy on Sunday (March 1, 2026). | Photo Credit: B. JOTHI RAMALINGAM Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (March 1, 2026) said the people of Puducherry would re-elect the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government as they were aware of the “political instability, corruption, and law and order issues” under the previous Congress-Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam government in the Union Territory. Addressing a large gathering after laying the foundation for and inaugurating projects worth around ₹2,700 crore at the Lawspet Helipad Ground, he said the “double-engine” government had performed in accordance with his advice to develop Puducherry as the BEST (Business, Education, Spiritual, and Tourism hub) Union Territory. Published – March 01, 2026 09:23 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Karnataka urges Centre’s intervention in evacuation of those stranded in West Asia ‘Sleaze’ video: TTD Chairman B.R. Naidu warns of action against those resorting to smear campaign