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Puducherry election results 2026 LIVE: BJP seeks to retain power, Congress-DMK eye comeback
Polling was held in a single phase on April 9 for 23 Puducherry seats, with turnout around 90%. Counting began as results were to be declared on May 4, 2026, with the NDA-led alliance led by Rangasamy and the Congress-DMK contesting for power.
Why It Matters
The results will determine whether the NDA retains control of Puducherry or the Congress-DMK coalition makes a comeback; turnout was notably high, signaling strong voter engagement.
Timeline
3 Events
May 4, 2026: Counting begins; results to be declared
May 4, 2026
The Election Commission started counting of votes cast for the Puducherry Elections 2026. The NDA and the Congress-DMK had yet to open their accounts as counting continued for 30 seats. Rangasamy and his NDA allies were ahead in several constituencies, including Thattanchavady (Rangasamy leading by 3,591 votes). AINRC candidates Ravikumar, Vaiyapuri Manikandan, C. Aiyappan, E. Mohandoss, P. Rajavelu, and P.R.N. Thirumurugan were ahead in Villianur, Muthialpet, Ariankuppam, Enbalam, Nettapakkam, and Karaikal North. BJP candidates A. Namassivayam and T.K.S.M. Meenatchisundaram were ahead in Mannadipet and Neravy TR Pattinam.
April 9, 2026: Polling completed in Puducherry and other regions
April 9, 2026
Polling was conducted in a single phase on April 9, covering 23 Puducherry constituencies. Polling also took place in seven constituencies across Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam. The election recorded a strong voter turnout of nearly 90%, with voting conducted peacefully.
2021: NDA wins 16 of 30 seats; UPA wins eight
2021
In the 2021 Assembly elections, the NDA comprising AINRC, BJP, and AIADMK secured 16 out of 30 seats to form the government. The UPA, which included the DMK and the Congress, won eight seats.