Pondy CM praises Lt guv's 'cooperation', Bedi thanks CM

Contrary to the frequent wranglings between the government and Lt Governor Kiran Bedi on various issues, Puducherry Chief Minister today thanked her for "extending cooperation" in maintaining law and order during new year's eve celebrations here.
The chief minister said despite "differences" on some issues, Bedi had cooperated in taking steps to maintain law and order during the large turn out of tourists on new year's eve.
"I thank her for her cooperation with the police and government to ensure arrangements for maintaining law and order during New Year eve celebrations...," he told reporters.
Narayanasamy said he acknowledged the "pro-active" role by Bedi in this regard.

"It is the tradition and culture of Tamils that those putting in good work should be appreciated despite differences and I do so adhering to this culture," he said.
The Lt Governor in her twitter symbolically welcomed the word of praise for her cooperation by the chief minister by posting the symbol of 'Namaste' to express her thanks to Narayanasamy.
The Congress government in Puducherry and Bedi have been at loggerheads over several issues, including medical admissions and induction of three nominated MLAs, since she assumed office in 2016.
Recently, Narayanasamy alleged that Bedi's "style of functioning is more like a leader of opposition than an administrator" of the Union Territory.