Puducherry's home minister A. Namassivayam eyes Mannadipet seat in 2026 polls | 5 facts

E-PaperSubscribeSubscribeEnjoy unlimited accessSubscribe Now! Get features like Arumugam Namassivayam, who represents Mannadipet in the Puducherry legislative assembly, is seeking another term from the seat in 2026 polls. He currently serves as the home minister and minister for sports & youth affairs in the government of Puducherry under Chief Minister N. Rangasamy. A. Namassivayam is from Puducherry and holds a diploma in civil engineering. (File Photo/PTI)In 2021, Namassivayam won from the Mannadipet constituency under a BJP ticket by 2,750 votes, defeating DMK’s A Krishan. He later contested from the Puducherry Lok Sabha constituency in 2024 as a BJP candidate with AINRC support, where he finished as a runner-up. Also Read: Puducherry records historic 89.87% voter turnout in assembly elections, highest since 1964 Payal is a budding journalist currently pursuing her passion for storytelling at the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. She has always loved writing and reading, and over time, these interests grew into a strong desire to tell stories that people can connect with. This is what led her to choose journalism and content writing as a career. She has interned with Prabhat Khabar, where she worked with the social media team. During her internship, she created content for different platforms and learned how to write in a clear and engaging way for a wide audience. This experience helped her understand how digital content works and improved her writing skills. Payal is always looking to learn and grow as a writer. She is open to exploring different kinds of stories and wants to keep getting better with each piece she writes. Outside of her work and studies, she is an avid reader. She enjoys reading all kinds of books, especially fiction and fantasy, and loves getting lost in different worlds and characters. Reading has always been a big part of her life and continues to inspire her writing. She is excited to keep learning, writing, and discovering where her journey in journalism takes her.Read More