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CM Rangasamy Reiterates Demand for Statehood in Pondy Assembly
Rangasamy said the current union territory status remains a major administrative hurdle for the government, delaying the implementation of schemes
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- Why it matters
- Union territory classification prevents the state government from executing welfare programmes at its intended pace, according to the chief minister's stated position.
- Most affected
- Puducherry residents — Government development schemes face delays under current administrative structure.
- Likely next
- Whether the chief minister files a formal petition or the union government responds to the statehood demand.