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Puducherry Polls 2026: A Namassivayam, V Vaithilingam, R Siva Among Key Faces
A record voter turnout of 89.87 per cent was reported, which is the highest participation ever in the Union Territory since its merger with India in 1964.
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Puducherry Set To Go To Polls Tomorrow With High-Profile Face-Off In 2 Seats
Political disputes have intensified throughout the Union Territory, but the elections in Thattanchavady and Lawspet are gaining attention.
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Sure Bet? Lottery Baron's Family Involved In 3 Parties In Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Santago Martin's wife is contesting from the DMK in Tamil Nadu and his son has launched his own party, which is fielding candidates in Puducherry. His son-in-law is part of actor-politician Vijay's TVK.
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Actor Vijay's TVK Goes Solo In Puducherry Polls, Releases List Of 30 Candidates
The current term of the 30-member Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory is set to expire on June 15.
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BJP-NR Congress Rift Deepens Ahead Of Alliance Decision For Puducherry Polls
A day before a crucial decision on its alliance with the BJP, the All India NR Congress has hardened its stance, pushing the ruling combine in Puducherry into fresh uncertainty ahead of the elections.
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Puducherry Votes For 30 Assembly Seats Today
Puducherry will vote in a single phase for the 30 assembly seats going to polls today along with three other states -- Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
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Poll Officials Seize Rs 2 Crore Cash, 30,000 Set-Top Boxes In Puducherry
Election flying squad officials seized Rs two crore cash being transported in a vehicle while set-top boxes worth about Rs two crore were recovered from a house in poll-bound Puducherry.
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Over 30 Percent Voting In Puducherry Assembly Polls
Over 30 percent of the voters have cast their ballot in the union territory of Puducherry where polling is underway on Monday to elect the 30-member assembly, the Election Commission (EC) said.
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Puducherry Polls: Voting Begins Across 30 Assembly Seats
Polling commenced at 7 AM today in the Union Territory of Puducherry to elect 30 members to the territorial Assembly.
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Only Congress-DMK Combine Can Provide Stable Government: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Senior Congress leader and leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad today said only the Congress-DMK combine can provide a "stable, strong and efficient government in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry".
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No Alliance With AINRC, Says AIADMK In Puducherry
Seeking to put a lid on speculations, the AIADMK unit on Sunday said it would not have any truck with the ruling AINRC for the May 16 Assembly elections in the Union Territory.
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Puducherry Poised For Higher Level Of Voting: Chief Election Commissioner
Puducherry, where the elections will be held on May 16, is poised for a higher level of voting on account of a slew of new initiatives being taken to boost the voter turnout, Chief Election Commissioner of India Nasim Zaidi said today.
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State Elections Begin April 4, Counting On May 19
Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry will be held between April 4 and May 16. Votes in all four states and one union territory will be counted on May 19.
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Rangasamy sworn in Puducherry Chief Minister
N Rangasamy, who ended the reign of his former party Congress in a stunning electoral debut for his outfit, was today sworn in as Chief Minister of Puducherry for a third term.Sixty one-year old Rangasamy, chief of All India NR Congress (AINRC), was administered oath of office by Lt Governor Iqbal Singh at the Raj Nivas, making him the 18th Chief M...
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Rangasamy, ally AIADMK wrest Puducherry from Congress
Making a spectacular electoral debut, the All India NR Congress (AINRC) - in alliance with AIADMK - has secured a two-third majority in the 30-member Puducherry Assembly, ending the DMK-supported Congress rule.Former Chief Minister N Rangasamy led the AINRC to power with the party winning 15 seats and its ally AIADMK 5.Congress ended with a tally o...
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Puducherry Polls 2026: A Namassivayam, V Vaithilingam, R Siva Among Key Faces
A record voter turnout of 89.87 per cent was reported, which is the highest participation ever in the Union Territory since its merger with India in 1964.
-
Puducherry Set To Go To Polls Tomorrow With High-Profile Face-Off In 2 Seats
Political disputes have intensified throughout the Union Territory, but the elections in Thattanchavady and Lawspet are gaining attention.
-
Sure Bet? Lottery Baron's Family Involved In 3 Parties In Tamil Nadu, Puducherry
Santago Martin's wife is contesting from the DMK in Tamil Nadu and his son has launched his own party, which is fielding candidates in Puducherry. His son-in-law is part of actor-politician Vijay's TVK.
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Actor Vijay's TVK Goes Solo In Puducherry Polls, Releases List Of 30 Candidates
The current term of the 30-member Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory is set to expire on June 15.
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BJP-NR Congress Rift Deepens Ahead Of Alliance Decision For Puducherry Polls
A day before a crucial decision on its alliance with the BJP, the All India NR Congress has hardened its stance, pushing the ruling combine in Puducherry into fresh uncertainty ahead of the elections.
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Puducherry Votes For 30 Assembly Seats Today
Puducherry will vote in a single phase for the 30 assembly seats going to polls today along with three other states -- Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
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Poll Officials Seize Rs 2 Crore Cash, 30,000 Set-Top Boxes In Puducherry
Election flying squad officials seized Rs two crore cash being transported in a vehicle while set-top boxes worth about Rs two crore were recovered from a house in poll-bound Puducherry.
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Over 30 Percent Voting In Puducherry Assembly Polls
Over 30 percent of the voters have cast their ballot in the union territory of Puducherry where polling is underway on Monday to elect the 30-member assembly, the Election Commission (EC) said.
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Puducherry Polls: Voting Begins Across 30 Assembly Seats
Polling commenced at 7 AM today in the Union Territory of Puducherry to elect 30 members to the territorial Assembly.
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Only Congress-DMK Combine Can Provide Stable Government: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Senior Congress leader and leader of the opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad today said only the Congress-DMK combine can provide a "stable, strong and efficient government in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry".
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No Alliance With AINRC, Says AIADMK In Puducherry
Seeking to put a lid on speculations, the AIADMK unit on Sunday said it would not have any truck with the ruling AINRC for the May 16 Assembly elections in the Union Territory.
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Puducherry Poised For Higher Level Of Voting: Chief Election Commissioner
Puducherry, where the elections will be held on May 16, is poised for a higher level of voting on account of a slew of new initiatives being taken to boost the voter turnout, Chief Election Commissioner of India Nasim Zaidi said today.
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State Elections Begin April 4, Counting On May 19
Assembly elections in Assam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry will be held between April 4 and May 16. Votes in all four states and one union territory will be counted on May 19.
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Rangasamy sworn in Puducherry Chief Minister
N Rangasamy, who ended the reign of his former party Congress in a stunning electoral debut for his outfit, was today sworn in as Chief Minister of Puducherry for a third term.Sixty one-year old Rangasamy, chief of All India NR Congress (AINRC), was administered oath of office by Lt Governor Iqbal Singh at the Raj Nivas, making him the 18th Chief M...
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Rangasamy, ally AIADMK wrest Puducherry from Congress
Making a spectacular electoral debut, the All India NR Congress (AINRC) - in alliance with AIADMK - has secured a two-third majority in the 30-member Puducherry Assembly, ending the DMK-supported Congress rule.Former Chief Minister N Rangasamy led the AINRC to power with the party winning 15 seats and its ally AIADMK 5.Congress ended with a tally o...
