 Rumours were spread to the effect that the French government was despatching a cruiser to Yanam to capture merger leaders and to re-establish their authority.Towards the end of June 1954, Singh paid a visit to Yanam and requested his return to Pondicherry to continue his activities there.On 3 July on Singh's request, Ramanayya left Yanam, after making all arrangements for its proper administration.