Puducherry: Armed with 6 seats, BJP eyes post of CM

After dismantling the democratically elected government in Puducherry days before the election, the BJP secured a victory in six out of nine seats it contested in the Assembly polls. The BJP reduced its ally AIADMK to a minor partner, which was once the dominant party in the union territory.

Puducherry: After dismantling the democratically elected government in Puducherry days before the election, the BJP secured a victory in six out of nine seats it contested in the Assembly polls. The BJP reduced its ally AIADMK to a minor partner, which was once the dominant party in the union territory.

In fact, AIADMK formed the first ever government in Puducherry. On Sunday, it faced the worst ever drubbing, a complete rout in the union territory.

Piggybacking on the NR Congress - AIADMK alliance, the BJP has been eyeing the Chief Minister's post. Meanwhile, it is learnt that NR Congress leader Rangasamy has been stern on his demand for the state's top post. A final decision in this regard is likely to be taken during the legislative party meeting.

The swearing ceremony is likely to take place on Friday.