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.