N Rangasamy, the incumbent Chief Minister of Puducherry and leader of the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), has been declared the winner of the Thattanchavady assembly constituency, securing 10,024 votes. His closest competitor, E Vinayagam from Neyam Makkal Kazhagam, received 5,583 votes. After the seventh round of counting on May 4, AINRC emerged victorious in four seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won one seat. The elections concluded on April 9, with early trends indicating that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is leading in 23 of the 30 seats in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly. The AINRC is leading on 9 seats, with its NDA ally, the BJP, ahead on 2 seats. The exit polls predict the NDA could secure between 16 and 20 seats. This election marks a significant moment in Puducherry's political history, showcasing the evolving dynamics of local parties and alliances. The final results are anticipated later today.