VP Ramalingame: BJP's state president in the fray from Puducherry's Raj Bhavan seat

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like VP Ramalingam Bharatiya Janata Party's state president in Puducherry and is contesting from the key Raj Bhavan seat in the 2026 assembly polls. VP Ramalingame state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Puducherry, a position he assumed on June 30, 2025. (X/@RamalingamMla)He has been serving as a nominated member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly since 11 May 2021. Ramalingam comes from a politically active family in the region and is the brother of V. P. Sivakolundhu, former Speaker of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly and a senior Congress leader. V. P. Ramalingame was nominated to the Puducherry Legislative Assembly by the Central Government on 11 May 2021, replacing S. Selvaganapathy. As a nominated MLA, he does not represent a constituency through direct elections but serves in the Assembly through central nomination. However, he aims to change that during the 2026 assembly polls. He is the current state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Puducherry, a position he assumed on June 30, 2025. His nomination in 2021 strengthened BJP’s presence in Puducherry Assembly, where nominated members play a role in legislative proceedings alongside elected MLAs. His elevation to state party president in 2025 further consolidated his position within the BJP’s Union Territory leadership structure. Aditi Anand is an undergraduate student of English at Miranda House, University of Delhi, with an interest in media and the shifting dynamics of public discourse. She is particularly curious about how narratives are shaped, circulated, and received in contemporary spaces. Her work is informed by close observation and an engagement with everyday life, often examining the intersections of personal experience and broader social contexts. She is drawn to questions of voice, representation, and the ways in which perception is influenced by both language and environment. Beyond the newsroom, she is interested in literature and enjoys writing poetry, approaching it as a space for reflection and creative exploration alongside her analytical work. Her writing aims to balance clarity with nuance, focusing on presenting ideas in a way that is accessible while still engaging with their complexity. She approaches writing with intent and attentiveness, aiming to contribute meaningfully to conversations while continuing to develop a voice that is thoughtful and grounded.Read More