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Puducherry Election Results 2026 LIVE Updates: NDA Set To Return In Puducherry, Chief Minister Rangasamy Leads From Thattanchavady
Counting began on May 4, 2026 after elections were held on April 9 for 30 assembly seats. The NDA-led alliance led in multiple seats with Rangasamy strong in Thattanchavady, showing early margins and vote tallies that point to a possible NDA return in Puducherry.
Why It Matters
The results signal a potential change in Puducherry's political leadership and governance, with implications for local policy and alignment with the central government.
Timeline
12 Events
Leaders comment on NDA results
May 4, 2026
Statements from national leaders welcomed the NDA performance in Puducherry, including remarks from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP leaders.
Counting centre security and strong room established
May 4, 2026
A strong room was opened at the Women's Engineering College in Lawspet for counting; security arrangements were deployed at the counting centre.
Puducherry NDA government expected to form
May 4, 2026
Early trends noted a likely return of a National Democratic Alliance government in Puducherry under Rangasamy.
Rangasamy leads Thattanchavady by 4,336+ votes per EC trends
May 4, 2026
Chief Minister N Rangasamy was leading from Thattanchavady by a margin of over 4,336 votes according to Election Commission trends.
AIADMK leading in Oupalam
May 4, 2026
AIADMK was leading in the Oupalam constituency as counting progressed.
NDA leads in Puducherry; AINRC wins six seats; BJP wins one
May 4, 2026
Election Commission data indicated the NDA alliance leading in six seats for AINRC and one seat for BJP in the results so far.
Namassivayam wins Mannadipet for BJP
May 4, 2026
BJP candidate A. Namassivayam won Mannadipet by a margin of 6,110 votes, showing improved support for the party.
Rangasamy wins Thattanchavady; total votes 10,024
May 4, 2026
Rangasamy won the Thattanchavady assembly constituency with 10,024 votes; his nearest rival E Vinayagam of Neyam Makkal Kazhagam received 5,583 votes; independent K Sethu garnered 3,984 votes; margin 4,441.
Rangasamy ahead in Thattanchavady by 3,591 votes
May 4, 2026
As per the EC latest data, Chief Minister N Rangasamy was ahead in Thattanchavady by a margin of 3,591 votes.
Early trends show NDA ahead in Puducherry
May 4, 2026
Election Commission trends indicated the NDA leading in 11 seats, with AINRC ahead in 9, BJP in 2, AIADMK in 1, and Congress/DMK leading in 1.
Counting begins in Puducherry
May 4, 2026
Counting of votes commenced at 8:00 am with postal ballots; counting of votes recorded in EVMs began at 8:30 am at six counting centres.
Puducherry Assembly elections held for 30 seats
April 9, 2026
Elections to 30 Puducherry Assembly segments were held in the state on April 9.