Puducherry Election Results 2026 Live Updates: Will NDA Retain Power Or Congress-DMK Alliance Regain Ground? Counting Begins

Puducherry Election Results 2026 Live, ECI Vote Counting Latest New Updates Today: Counting of votes for the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 has begun, following single-phase polling held on April 9 that saw a record turnout of nearly 90%. Notably, women voters (91.33%) outnumbered men (88.09%) in participation. The contest spans 30 seats, with the majority mark set at 16—exactly the number secured by the NDA in 2021 to form the government.

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Preparations are in full swing for the vote counting and security has been beefed up outside counting centres. Though smaller, the contest remains significant in the UT. The BJP-led NDA aims to consolidate its position, while the Congress-DMK alliance is looking to regain ground. Unlike most Union Territories, Puducherry has an elected legislature and Chief Minister, a unique status granted under a 1963 law following its integration into India after the Treaty of Cession, which formalised the transfer of regions including Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.

Exit polls indicate an advantage for the NDA, projecting 16–20 seats, while the Indian National Congress–Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam alliance may secure 6–8. However, some forecasts suggest a closer race, with Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerging as a potential wildcard.

Campaigning largely centred on local concerns such as governance, employment, and infrastructure, led by key figures like N Rangasamy and V Vaithilingam.

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