N. Rangaswamy (Indian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	04/08/1950
Age	76 years
Birthplace	Pondicherry, French India

Latest News about N. Rangaswamy

16/07/2026

N. Rangaswamy was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for a record fifth term on Wednesday, following the 2026 Puducherry Assembly Elections. The All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), won nine seats, enabling Rangaswamy to retain power after his party and allies secured a majority.

16/07/2026

N. Rangaswamy was unanimously elected as the NDA legislature party leader in Puducherry, paving the way for his historic fifth term as Chief Minister. He successfully retained his seat in the Thattanchavady constituency, while the NDA coalition comprising AINRC, AIADMK, BJP, and LJK returned to power in the Union territory.

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Bio/Wiki

Full Name	Natesan Krishnasamy Gounder Rangasamy
Nickname	Junior Kamaraj
Earned Name	Makkal Mudhalvar
Known for	Being the founder of the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) and serving as Chief Minister of Puducherry multiple times

Physical Stats & More

Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Tagore Arts College, Pondicherry, India Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Pondicherry
Qualifications	Bachelor of Commerce from Tagore Arts College Bachelor of Laws from Dr. Ambedkar Government Law College, Puducherry (1977)

Personal Life

Religion	Hinduism
Caste	Vanniyar
Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Unmarried

Family

Parents

Father	Natesan Krishnasamy
Mother	Panchali

Siblings

N. Adikesavan (politician)

Career

Political Party	All India N. R. Congress (since 2011) Indian National Congress (1990–2011)
Political Journey	07/02/2011: President of All India N.R. Congress 16/05/2016 - 22/02/2021, 22/03/2000 - 26/10/2001: Minister for Public Works, Agriculture and Forests in the Government of Puducherry 26/05/1996 - 18/03/2000: Minister for Tourism, Education, Public Works, Civil Aviation and Art & Culture in the Government of Puducherry 04/06/1991 - 13/05/1996: Minister for Agriculture and Co-operation in the Government of Puducherry 22/08/2016 - 22/02/2021: 12th Leader of the Opposition in Puducherry Legislative Assembly 27/10/2001 - 04/09/2008, 16/05/2011 - 06/06/2016, 07/05/2021: 9th Chief Minister of Puducherry 07/02/2011: Founder and President of All India N.R. Congress 27/10/2001 - 04/09/2008, 16/05/2011 - 06/06/2016, 07/05/2021 - present: Chief Minister of Puducherry 2026: Sworn in as Chief Minister of Puducherry for a record fifth term
Electoral History	1990: Contested from Thattanchavadi constituency (defeated) 1991: Won from Thattanchavadi constituency 2011: Elected from Indira Nagar and Kadirkamam constituencies 2026: Filed nominations from two constituencies 2026: Elected from Thattanchavady constituency; AINRC won nine seats in Puducherry Assembly Elections

Favourites

Hobbies	Travelling Tennis Riding motorcycle

Style Quotient

Car Collection

Honda City
KIA Carnival
Maruti Suzuki Invicto
Premier Ambassador

Bike Collection

Yamaha RX 100

Net Worth

Rs. 27.64 crores (as of 2026)

Movable Assets

Cash	Rs. 33,339
Deposits in Banks	Rs. 1,47,873
Motor Vehicles	Rs. 15,60,540
Jewellery	Rs. 3,84,000

Immovable Assets

Non Agricultural Land	Rs. 8,00,00,000
Residential Buildings	Rs. 19,78,00,000

Social Media

Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/puduvaicm/
Twitter	https://x.com/CM_NRangaswamy

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. In 1990, N. Rangaswamy contested the Pondicherry Legislative Assembly elections but was defeated.
2. He won the Thattanchavady constituency in 1991 and was elected as a member of the legislative assembly.
3. He became Chief Minister of Puducherry for the first time on 27/10/2001.
4. He has been known for his simplicity and soft-spoken nature.
5. He introduced various welfare schemes for education and infrastructure during his tenure as Chief Minister.
6. He won the Thattanchavadi constituency in 1991 and was elected as a member of the legislative assembly.
7. He is the only person in Puducherry to become Chief Minister by starting a new political party on his own.
8. He quit practicing law to enter politics, inspired by the late politician Kamaraj.
9. During his 2001-2008 tenure, he introduced housing subsidies for hut dwellers, free breakfast for school children, and financial assistance for students in professional colleges.

N. Rangaswamy Politician Indian Pondicherry, French India