Puducherry, May 3 (IANS) The stage is set for a keenly contested verdict in the 2026 Assembly elections in Puducherry, where a record voter turnout and a multi-cornered fight have heightened expectations of a close finish when votes are counted on May 4.Polling for all 30 Assembly constituencies across the Union Territory — including Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam — was held in a single phase on April 9. Officials reported an unprecedented turnout of nearly 90 per cent, signalling strong voter mob…
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Puducherry, April 9 (IANS) Polling for the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections concluded peacefully on Thursday evening, with voters turning out in record numbers across the Union Territory. Voting, which began at 7 a.m. in all 30 constituencies, closed at 6 p.m., marking the end of a crucial electoral exercise that witnessed enthusiastic public participation.According to data released by the Election Commission of India at 8:15 p.m., Puducherry recorded an impressive voter turnout of 89.83%, the…
Puducherry, April 9 (IANS) Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangaswamy cast his vote in the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections on Thursday and expressed confidence that his party would secure a clear victory.Continuing his long-standing tradition, Rangaswamy arrived at the polling station on his motorcycle. After casting his vote, he spoke exclusively to IANS and said, “We will get more seats and surely win the election.”Rangaswamy is contesting from the Thattanchavady and Mangalam Assembly cons…
Puducherry, April 9 (IANS) Voting for the Puducherry Assembly elections got underway on Thursday with both the BJP and the Congress expressing strong confidence in forming the next government in the Union Territory. Polling started on a smooth note across Puducherry early in the morning, as voters turned up steadily at polling stations to cast their ballots for the 30-member Assembly. The Union Territory currently has a 33-member Assembly, of which 30 members are elected by the public.At present…
Puducherry, April 9 (IANS) Polling commenced smoothly across the Union Territory of Puducherry on Thursday morning, with voters turning out steadily at booths to elect representatives to the 30-member Assembly.Election officials reported a calm and orderly start, with no major disruptions in the early hours.Voting began at 7 a.m. across 1,099 polling stations and will continue until 6 p.m. Authorities expressed confidence that the process would remain peaceful and well-managed throughout the day…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) More than 6.1 crore voters are expected to exercise their vote on Thursday when the two states of Assam and Kerala, and the Union Territory of Puducherry will go to Assembly polls in a single‑phase voting schedule. The election in this round will cover 140 seats in Kerala, 126 in Assam and 30 in Puducherry, with the phase serving as a political soundboard and mid‑term test for regional and national parties alike.Results will be declared on May 4 alongside outcomes f…
Guwahati/Thiruvananthapuram, April 8 (IANS) With the highly anticipated Assembly elections in Assam and Kerala just a day away, polling officials and security personnel on Wednesday intensified efforts to ensure free and fair voting. Authorities across both states have completed most of the logistical and administrative arrangements, with large-scale deployment of staff and security forces.In several parts of Assam, a notable feature of this election is the presence of women-managed polling stat…
Puducherry, April 6 (IANS) Stepping up his campaign for the April 9 Puducherry Assembly elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday accused the All India N.R. Congress–BJP government of presiding over a serious public health crisis, alleging large-scale production and distribution of counterfeit medicines in the Union Territory. Addressing a public meeting, Gandhi claimed that Puducherry had emerged as a hub for fake drug manufacturing, with authorities allegedly turning a blind eye. He …