N. Rangaswamy

Politician

Indian Pondicherry, French India

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Quick Info

ProfessionPolitician
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth04/08/1950
Age75 years
BirthplacePondicherry, French India

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameNatesan Krishnasamy Gounder Rangasamy
NicknameJunior Kamaraj
Earned NameMakkal Mudhalvar
Known forBeing the founder of the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) and serving as Chief Minister of Puducherry multiple times

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourSalt & 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

ReligionHinduism
CasteVanniyar
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

Parents
FatherNatesan Krishnasamy
MotherPanchali
SiblingsN. 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
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

Favourites

Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Tennis
  • Riding motorcycle

Style Quotient

Car Collection
  • Honda City
  • KIA Carnival
  • Maruti Suzuki Invicto
  • Premier Ambassador
Bike CollectionYamaha RX 100
Net WorthRs. 27.64 crores (as of 2026)
Movable Assets
CashRs. 33,339
Deposits in BanksRs. 1,47,873
Motor VehiclesRs. 15,60,540
JewelleryRs. 3,84,000
Immovable Assets
Non Agricultural LandRs. 8,00,00,000
Residential BuildingsRs. 19,78,00,000

Social Media

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/puduvaicm/
Twitterhttps://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.
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