VP Ramalingame

VP Ramalingam, Puducherry BJP chief, is contesting from Raj Bhavan constituency and is among the party’s most prominent figures in Puducherry politics.

A businessman and realtor by profession, Ramalingam holds a diploma in a technical discipline. His elder brother, VP Sivakolundhu, is a senior Congress leader and served as Speaker in the previous V Narayanasamy-led Congress government. The 64-year-old began his political career with the Congress before joining the BJP in 2021, when the party became an alliance partner in the N Rangasamy-led government.

His candidature underscores the party’s strategy of fielding established leaders in key constituencies. He is also listed among the richest candidates in the election, reflecting his stature and influence.

Candidate Info: V. P. Ramalingame is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate contesting from Raj Bhavan (General) Assembly constituency for the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections. This male candidate is 64 years of age, according to the election affidavit submitted to the Election Commission of India.