GNS Rajasekaran

GNS Rajasekaran is contesting from Thirunallar in the Karaikal region as a BJP candidate, as the party looks to strengthen its presence beyond the Puducherry district. A businessman by background, he is also among the wealthier candidates in the fray, underscoring his established financial and political standing.

Rajasekaran had joined the BJP ahead of the 2021 Assembly elections and was fielded from Thirunallar, where he came close to victory in a tightly fought three-cornered contest, eventually losing to an Independent candidate who had rebelled after being denied an AINRC ticket.

In July 2025, he was nominated to the Puducherry Legislative Assembly under the Union Territories Government Act, 1963, giving the BJP a stronger presence in the House as part of the ruling coalition. For the 2026 elections, the party has re-nominated him from Thirunallar, banking on his growing visibility, prior electoral performance, and experience as a nominated MLA to secure a first electoral win.

Candidate Info: G.N.S. Rajasekaran is the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate contesting from Thirunallar (General) Assembly constituency for the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections. This male candidate is 58 years of age, according to the election affidavit submitted to the Election Commission of India.