The electoral battle in Puducherry is primarily between two blocs: the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by N Rangaswamy's All India NR Congress (AINRC) and the INDIA alliance, spearheaded by the Congress party. The NDA is contesting 16 seats, while the Congress is also vying for 16 seats, with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) allocated 14 seats. N Rangaswamy, who previously served as chief minister under the Congress before forming AINRC in 2011, is seeking re-election in a Union Territory that has not re-elected a government since 2006. This election sees a record voter turnout of 91.23%, indicating high public engagement. Various exit polls predict that the NDA will likely secure between 16 and 20 seats, while the INDIA alliance may achieve 6-12 seats. The emergence of the Tamilaga Vazhvu Katchi (TVK) and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) adds further competition, potentially impacting the election outcome, as neither alliance may cross the majority mark of 16 seats.