CM seeks grant of statehood with special status for Pondy

Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy today urged the Centre to ensure the Union Territory is granted "statehood with special status."
He also reiterated the demand that Puducherry be brought under the ambit of the Central Finance Commission "for devolution of funds similar to other States."
He said "federal polity of our country demands the active participation of states in development process. Factoring the rich and varied experiences of states will pave the way for better policy implementation and equitable growth of the country."