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Puducherry election results 2026: CM N. Rangasamy retains power in Puducherry
Puducherry election result 2026 updates: The NDA alliance led by the All India N.R. Congress as part of the NDA, under Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, came out top in Puducherry.
Puducherry election results 2026: The Puducherry election results for 30 constituencies in the union territory was declared on Monday, 4 May 2026, as the BJP-led National Democratic Allince came out on top. The alliance is led by the All India N.R. Congress as part of the NDA, under Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, with the Bharatiya Janata Party and other allies supporting the coalition. The AINRC won 12 seats, DMK got five, BJP clinched four. Meanwhile, TVK bagged and the INC got only one seat. LJK received one seat....Read More
Voting was conducted in a single phase on 9 April covering 23 constituencies in Puducherry: Mannadipet, Thirubhuvanai (SC), Ossudu (SC), Mangalam, Villianur, Ozhukarai, Kadirgamam, Indira Nagar, Thattanchavady, Kamaraj Nagar, Lawspet, Kalapet, Muthialpet, Raj Bhavan, Oupalam, Orleampeth, Nellithope, Mudaliarpet, Ariankuppam, Manavely, Embalam (SC), Nettapakkam (SC), and Bahour.
Polling also took place in seven constituencies across other regions: Karaikal North, Karaikal South, Neravy–T.R. Pattinam, Thirunallar, and Nedungadu (SC) in Karaikal, along with Mahe and Yanam.
The election recorded a strong voter turnout of nearly 90%, with polling conducted peacefully in a single phase.
In the 2021 Assembly elections, the NDA comprising AINRC, BJP, and AIADMK, secured 16 out of 30 seats to form the government. The UPA, which included the DMK and the Congress, won eight seats.
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Puducherry election results 2026 LIVE: Tight contest in Ozhukarai
Puducherry election results 2026 LIVE: Four rounds of counting has been done in Ozhukarai and one more to go. It is a tight contest between All India N.R. Congress' Narayanasamy, who is leading with 10562 votes, and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam's Sasibalan (7061).
Puducherry election results 2026 LIVE: Last constituency left
Puducherry election results 2026 LIVE: Counting is going on in Ozhukarai now and only that's left in Puducherry. The All India Congress has won 11 seats here. BJP has got 4.
Puducherry set to witness return of Rangasamy-led NDA
Puducherry CM N Rangasamy is leading from the Thattanchavady seat by a margin of more than 4,336 votes, according to trends put out by the Election Commission of India.
Puducherry is expected to witness the return of a National Democratic Alliance government led by N Rangaswamy, as early leads showed the alliance leading on 11 seats in the 30-member legislative assembly.
Puducherry Election Results 2026 LIVE: CM N. Rangasamy ahead
Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy and his colleagues in the All India N. R. Congress are leading in at least seven seats as votes polled in the April 9 elections were being counted.
According to the Election Commission, Rangasamy, who is contesting from two constituencies in the union territory, was ahead in Thattanchavady by a margin of 3,591 votes.
AINRC candidates R. Ravikumar, Vaiyapuri Manikandan, C. Aiyappan, E. Mohandoss, P. Rajavelu, and P.R.N. Thirumurugan were ahead in Villianur, Muthialpet, Ariankuppam, Enbalam, Nettapakkam, and Karaikal North, Election Commission data revealed.
BJP candidates A. Namassivayam and T.K.S.M. Meenatchisundaram were ahead in Mannadipet and Neravy TR Pattinam constituencies.
Puducherry Election Results 2026 LIVE: Early trends
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the Congress-DMK have yet to open account as counting begins for 30 seats in Puducherry.
Puducherry election results 2026: Counting of votes begins
The Election Commission of India has started counting of votes cast during the Puducherry Elections 2026. The voter turnout during the single phase of polling on 9 April was at a record 90%.
Puducherry election results 2026: Congress-DMK eyes comeback
The opposition bloc is spearheaded by the Indian National Congress, along with allies like the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, seeking to regain political ground in Puducherry after its previous electoral performance fell short of forming the government.
Puducherry election results 2026 LIVE: NDA looks to retain power
The ruling alliance is led by the All India N.R. Congress under Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, with the Bharatiya Janata Party as a key partner. The coalition is aiming to retain control of the Assembly amid strong competition from opposition parties.
Welcome to the Puducherry Election Results 2026 live blog
The Election Commission of India is set to declare the election results for union territory of Puducherry today. Track live updates and latest news here
