Puducherry Assembly Election 2026: AINRC and BJP Lead in Early Results
Puducherry Election Winners List 2026: Constituency-Wise AINRC, BJP, Congress Winning Candidates Names, Votes; Check Full List Here
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In the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections, early trends indicate a strong performance by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy's All India N.R. Congress (AINRC). The NDA is currently leading in 11 out of 30 seats, with significant leads in key constituencies.
- 01NDA alliance, led by AINRC, is projected to win 16-20 seats.
- 02N. Rangasamy leads in Thattanchavady with over 4,000 votes.
- 03BJP's A. Namassivayam leads in Mannadipet by approximately 1,793 votes.
- 04V.P. Sivakolundhu of AINRC is ahead in Lawspet with a lead of 233 votes.
- 05Voter turnout for the elections was a record 89.87%.
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The counting of votes for the Puducherry Assembly elections held in April 2026 began on Monday, revealing early trends that favor the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy of the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC). The NDA is currently leading in 11 out of the 30 assembly seats, with projections suggesting they may secure between 16 to 20 seats. In the Thattanchavady constituency, N. Rangasamy is leading by over 4,000 votes, while BJP's A. Namassivayam holds a lead of approximately 1,793 votes in Mannadipet. Additionally, AINRC's V.P. Sivakolundhu is ahead in Lawspet with a margin of 233 votes against the Indian National Congress (INC) candidate M. Vaithianathan. The elections saw a record 89.87% voter turnout, with counting taking place under tight security. Full results are expected soon from the Chief Electoral Officer's site.
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The results could significantly affect local governance and policies in Puducherry, particularly with the NDA aiming for a second term.
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