Former MLA Selvaganabathy is NDA candidate for RS polls
The Hindu
Decision after talks between BJP Central leadership and CM
Ending days of speculation, former nominated legislator representing the Bharatiya Janata Party S. Selvaganabathy has been named as the NDA candidate for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the Union Territory.
A press release issued by Arun Singh, BJP national general secretary and headquarter in-charge, on Tuesday night said “the BJP central election committee has decided S. Selvaganabathy as the candidate for the biennial election to the Council of States from Puducherry.”
The decision was taken after back-to-back talks between the BJP Central leadership, Home Minister A Namassivayam and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy for the last two days. Mr. Selvaganabathy was nominated to the Assembly by the Centre in 2018 and his term ended in the 14th Assembly. He runs educational institutions and is an RSS sympathiser.

The Union Home Ministry has announced a major policy shift for ex-Agniveers, raising their reservation in Group C posts of the Central Armed Police Forces from 10% to 50%, starting with the Border Security Force. Ex-Agniveers are exempt from physical tests but must clear written exams, with a minimum qualification of Class 10 pass. The move aims to provide stable government jobs for Agniveers retiring in 2026, sparking debate on its impact on other candidates.












