Puducherry, May 13 -- N Rangasamy on Wednesday took charge as the Chief Minister of Puducherry following his swearing-in ceremony.

AINRC founder was sworn in as Puducherry's Chief Minister earlier in the day.

Puducherry LG K Kailashnathan administered the oath of office and secrecy to him.

The oath-taking took place in the presence of BJP National President Nitin Nabin.

Addressing reporters shortly after the ceremony, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to the electorate and outlined the priorities of the newly formed NDA government.

"It is our government's duty to implement all necessary schemes for the welfare of the people even more effectively. We will certainly fulfil this responsibility with excellence," he affirmed.

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