The Union Home Ministry has approved the expansion of the Puducherry Council of Ministers. Three MLAs, P Rajavelu, VP Sivakolundhu, and GNS Rajasekaran, will be inducted into the cabinet. This follows a proposal sent by Chief Minister N Rangasamy. The approval paves the way for the swearing-in ceremony of the new ministers.

Buzz intensifies over Puducherry Cabinet expansion as Chief Minister submits nominee list to the Lieutenant Governor for approval.

President appoints P. Rajavelu, V. P. Sivakolundhu, and G. N. S. Rajasekaran as Ministers in Puducherry's new government.