India, May 4 -- V. Saminathan is a seasoned political figure from the Union Territory of Puducherry, known for his long association with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and his role in strengthening the party's presence in the region over several decades. He entered active politics in the early 1990s, at a time when BJP had a relatively limited footprint in Puducherry politics compared to larger regional and national players. Track updates on Puducherry election results

Saminthan has served as the President of the BJP Puducherry unit three times, making him one of the key figures in the party's state-level structure.

Saminathan belongs to the Sengunthar community and has been politically active in Puducherry, particularly in the Lawspe...