KADIRGAMAM

Over the past five years (2021-2026), Kadirgamam constituency in Puducherry saw significant infrastructure development under both central and local schemes. The ₹437 crore Smart City Mission improved roads, while the Karasur Industrial Estate brought new job opportunities. However, civic issues like garbage management and flooding persisted despite administrative efforts. The ruling AINRC-BJP alliance faced corruption allegations and criticism over undelivered statehood promises from Modi's 2021 BEST initiative. The constituency's MLA, S. Ramesh (AINRC), retained his seat in 2021 but faced territory-wide governance challenges. COVID-19 severely impacted the region, with over 1.9 lakh cases by 2026. Voters should consider both tangible progress in infrastructure and ongoing challenges in civic management when evaluating this term.