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Puducherry Assembly News

AINRC-led NDA wins Puducherry

The AINRC won 12 seats, the BJP four, and the AIADMK and Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (LJK) one seat each. (Image shared by @annamalai_k)

Published 70 days ago

V Vaithilingam, Puducherry's key Congress face, trails from Thattanchavady

File phot of senior Congress leader V Vaithilingam.

Published 71 days ago

From Congress exit to BJP rise: A. Namassivayam eyes Mannadipet in 2026 polls

A. Namassivayam is from Puducherry and holds a diploma in civil engineering.

Updated 72 days ago

Exit polls predict NDA to retain Puducherry, but margin is not big

In the 2021 Puducherry Assembly elections, the AINRC emerged as the single largest party with 10 seats.

Published 76 days ago

NDA will come to power in Puducherry: Union minister Athawale

Voters stand in a queue for the Puducherry assembly Election 2026, on Thursday, April 9.

Published 93 days ago

Puducherry: CM Rangasamy announces monthly LPG subsidy of ₹300

The LPG subsidy initiative would benefit all families possessing family ration cards. (Representative Photo)

Updated 1219 days ago

Internal rift delays Cabinet formation in Puducherry

Those privy to the developments said CM N Rangasamy is likely to submit these names along with three ministers from AINRC to the lieutenant governor on Monday (ANI)

Updated 1849 days ago

Madras HC upholds nomination of three BJP members in Puducherry Assembly

AINRC leader N Rangasamy elected as leader of the legislature party of NDA and staked claim to form government by presenting a letter to Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan during a meeting with her at Raj Nivas in Puducherry on May 3.

Published 1868 days ago

Congress must draw 'uncomfortable lessons' from assembly polls: Sonia

Congress president Sonia Gandhi addressed a crucial meeting of the Congress Working Committee (CWC) on Monday.

Updated 1891 days ago

Rangasamy to be sworn in as Puducherry CM on May 7

Official sources said Rangasamy alone would be inducted as Chief Minister tomorrow although he would be heading an NDA dispensation which has the BJP as the other constituent.

Published 1895 days ago

What the verdict means for Pinarayi Vijayan

The victory will boost Pinarayi Vijayan’s position in the party.

Updated 1898 days ago

Pro-incumbency stops 2019-like roll out

One of the reasons behind the AIADMK’s relative comeback -- it has still lost the elections with a big margin between 2019 and 2021 -- could be the government’s handling of the Covid-19 crisis. (PTI Photo)

Updated 1898 days ago

Polls and Covid-19: 5 regions, 5 big spikes

The two eastern states – West Bengal and Assam – have seen their cases rise most from this group, 54% and 76% respectively. (Photo by Samir Jana/Hindustan Times)

Updated 1898 days ago

Puducherry: NDA gains majority, Congress suffers a major setback

"The BJP has retained Assam and is on its way to form an NDA government in Puducherry which is no mean feat,” BJP national general secretary and Tamil Nadu election in-charge CT Ravi said. (ANI Photo)

Updated 1898 days ago

AIADMK draws blank in Puducherry assembly polls

The AIADMK was part of the AINRC led NDA in which the BJP was a constituent and contested the polls.

Published 1898 days ago

Counting of votes begins for assembly elections in four states, one UT

Netaji Indoor Stadium getting ready for the counting of votes of the West Bengal Assembly election, in Kolkata on Saturday. (ANI Photo)

Updated 1899 days ago

Counting in Covid cloud for today’s Verdict 2021

The counting of votes will begin at 8am on Sunday.(PTI Photo)

Updated 1899 days ago

Cliffhanger in Bengal, Stalin sweep in Tamil Nadu, predict exit polls

Supporters of ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) participate in an election rally ahead of the third phase of West Bengal state elections in Kolkata, India, Monday, April 5, 2021.

Published 1901 days ago

Ahead of results, Election Commission drafts 3-layer plan against Covid

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supporters wear masks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they gather for a rally addressed by Modi ahead of West Bengal state elections in Kolkata, India.

Updated 1902 days ago

Won't hesitate to ban: EC says 'laxity' in following Covid norms during rallies

Taking note of the rising number of Covid-19 cases in the country, the poll body reiterated that the use of face masks, hand sanitisers, and thermal scanners etc was mandatory at all election-related events.

Updated 1921 days ago

Impressive voter turnout in high-stakes assembly elections, highest in Assam

Announcing the election schedule on February 26, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said elaborate arrangements had been made to conduct the exercise in a safe manner.

Updated 1924 days ago

Puducherry records 81.70% turnout in assembly polls

A voter registering name to cast his vote, at a polling booth, during the Puducherry Assembly Election, in Puducherry.

Published 1925 days ago

Polling underway in Puducherry assembly elections

Former Puducherry CM Narayanasamy casts his vote.

Published 1925 days ago

PM Modi urges people to vote in 'record numbers' in 4 states, 1 UT

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Updated 1925 days ago

Single-phase Puducherry election on Tuesday, voting to be held on 30 seats

**EDS: TWITTER IMAGE POSTED BY @AmitShah ON THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021** Puducherry: Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a roadshow in Puducherry. (PTI Photo)(PTI04_01_2021_000085B)

Published 1925 days ago

Cong's V Narayanasamy rules out possibility of being Puducherry CM

If the BJP is given a chance by the people, the separate identity of Puducherry will be lost, said V Narayanasamy. (ANI Photo)

Published 1932 days ago

PM Modi to address rallies in poll-bound Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will start his day of rallies from Palakkad in Kerala.

Updated 1932 days ago

BJP releases poll manifesto for Puducherry: 8 points

The BJP promised it will create 250,000 new jobs for youth

Published 1936 days ago

PM Modi to address rally in Puducherry on March 30

PM Modi will address a rally in Puducherry on March 30

Published 1941 days ago

All India NR Congress releases candidate list, N Rangasamy to contest 2 seats

The AINRC has fielded candidates on 16 seats, while the BJP and the AIADMK are contesting in nine and five seats respectively. In picture - N Rangasamy (second from right) files his nomination for upcoming elections from Yanam constituency.

Published 1943 days ago

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