V. Vaithilingam has served as the Chief Minister of Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry) for two terms - from 1991-1992 and again from 2008-2011. He represents the Indian National Congress in the union territory. The incorrect options are leaders from other states: Parkash Singh Badal (Punjab), Ashok Gehlot (Rajasthan), and M. Karunanidhi (Tamil Nadu).