Puducherry Election Result Highlights: Counting of votes started at 8 am in 75 counting centres across the state and all arrangements are in place to smoothly conduct the exercise, which are monitored by observers. All arrangements are in place for counting of votes today as per COVID-19 guidelines for the Assembly polls held on April 6 in Puducherry as political parties anxiously await the results. Chief Electoral Officer Satyabrata Sahoo participated in a virtual meet chaired by Chief Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra, who reviewed the counting arrangments in Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.
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In the union territory of Puducherry, the former Chief Minister N Rangaswamy-led All India NR Congress-BJP-AIADMK alliance and Congress-DMK combine are the key contenders for power.
A post-poll survey of the Union Territory of Puducherry suggests a regime change as All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), which is a part of NDA, looks set to form the next government.
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The Republic exit poll showed comfortable majority for NDA, which is seen winning 16-20 seats, while the Congress-led UPA is likely to get 11-13 seats in the 30-seat assembly.
The Union Territory is witnessing a direct contest between the UPA and NDA. The AINRC contested 16 of the total 30 constituencies, BJP on nine seats and the AIADMK on five seats. The Congress fought on 14 seats and supported an independent candidate in Yanam. The DMK has fielded candidates in 13 seats. The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK) and the Communist Party of India (CPI) contested one seat each.
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Indian National Congress had won 15 seats with a vote share of 30.60 percent, AINRC 8 (28.1% vote share), AIADMK 4 (16.8%), DMK 2 (8.9%) and independents 1 (7.9%) in the 2016 Legislative Assembly election.
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The Chief Minister V Narayanasamy-led government in the UT lost majority in February 22 after seven MLAs quit one after another and stepped down from the CM post. Narayanasamy did not contest the 2021 election as he wanted to coordinate poll-related works in the party.
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Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | Former CM N. Rangasamy loses Yanam Assembly seat by 655 votes
Former CM and AINRC N. Rangasamy lost the 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections from Yanam to independent candidate Gollapalli Srinivas Ashok by 655 votes.
Puducherry Election Result 2021: AIADMK Draws Blank In Pondy Assembly Polls
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Puducherry Election Result 2021 LIVE Updates | NDA wins 13 seats, leads in 3 seats; crosses magic simple majority
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 13 seats and was leading in three assembly segments, while the Congress-DMK-led alliance won in five seats and leading in three seats in the Puducherry Assembly elections.
Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | DMK’s R. Siva wins Villianur seat by 6950 votes
DMK candidate R. Siva wins 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections from Villianur, defeating AINRC candidate S.V. Sugumaran by 6950 votes.
Puducherry Election Result 2021 LIVE Updates | AINRC emerges single-largest party in Puducherry; DMK comes at second
All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) emerged as the single-largest party, winning 10 seats where elections were held on April 6. DMK which fought in alliance with Congress came a close second with winning 3 seats and leading in three.
Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | Congress’ Ramesh Parambath wins Mahe seat by 300 votes
Congress candidate Ramesh Parambath wins 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections from Mahe, defeating Independent candidate N. Haridasan Master by 300 votes.
Puducherry Election Result 2021 LIVE Updates | NDA leading in 15 seats; touches halfway mark
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 12 seats and was leading in 3 assembly segments, while the Congress-DMK-led alliance won in five seats and leading in two seats in the Puducherry Assembly elections.
Puducherry Election Result 2021 LIVE Updates | NDA leading in 14 seats; move closer to majority mark
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 11 seats and was leading in 3 assembly segments, while the Congress-DMK-led alliance won in five seats and leading in one seat in the Puducherry Assembly elections.
Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | Independent J. Prakash Kumar wins Muthialpet Vidhan Sabha seat
Independent candidate J. Prakash Kumar wins 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections from Muthialpet, defeating AIADMK’s candidate Vaiyapuri Manikandan by 934 votes.
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Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | AINRC’s V. Aroumougame wins Indira Nagar seat by 18,531 votes
All India N.R. Congress candidate V. Aroumougame wins 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections from Indira Nagar, defeating Congress’ candidate M. Kannan by 18531 votes.
Puducherry Election Result 2021 LIVE Updates | NDA leading in 12 seats; UPA ahead in 6 assembly constituency
The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 9 seats and was leading in 3 assembly segments, while the Congress-DMK-led alliance won in two seats and leading in four seats in the Puducherry Assembly elections.
Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | AINRC’s Chandira Priyanga defeats A. Marimuthu in Nedungadu
All India N.R. Congress candidate Chandira Priyanga wins 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections from Nedungadu, defeating Congress’ candidate A. Marimuthu by 2,214 votes.
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Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | BJP’s Richards Johnkumar wins Nellithope Vidhan Sabha seat by 496 votes
BJP Candidate Johnkumar wins 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections from Nellithope, defeating DMK’s candidate V. Cartigueyane by 496 votes.
Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | AINRC’s P.R.N. Thirumurugan wins Karaikal North Vidhan Sabha seat
AINRC Candidate P.R.N. Thirumurugan wins 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections from Karaikal North, defeating Congress’ candidate A.V. Subramanian by 135 votes.
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| NDA alliance has got 45.51 percent vote share, while SDA has received 37.94 percent votes as yet, as per latest Election Commission of India data.
Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | AINRC’s Djeacoumar. C wins Mangalam Vidhan Sabha seat
AINRC Candidate Djeacoumar. C wins 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections from Mangalam, defeating DMK candidate sun. Kumaravel by 2,751 votes.
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AINRC’s N. Rangasamy trails in Yanam constituency against Independent candidate Gollapalli Srinivas Ashok
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Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | DMK’s Annibal Kennedy wins Oupalam Vidhan Sabha seat
DMK Candidate Annibal Kennedy wins 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections from Oupalam, defeating AIADMK candidate A. Anbalagan by 4,780 votes.
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Congress' M. Vaithianathan leading in Lawspet assembly constituency against BJP’s candidate V. Saminathan by 2,517 votes.
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As per Official trends, BJP's A. Johnkumar leading from Kamaraj Nagar constituency, Congress' P. Selvanadane trailing.
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Election Commission takes serious note of reports coming in of congregation(s) of people to celebrate anticipated victory. The Commission has directed Chief Secretaries of all 5 states to file FIR in each such case, suspend concerned SHO and report action taken immediately of each such incidence.
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AINRC’s U Lakshmikandhan leading in Embalam assembly constituency against Congress’ candidate M Candassamy by 2,576 votes. Lakshmikandhan has received 51.99 percent votes.
Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | According to the Election Commission website, here's the breakdown of which party is leading and on how many seats as of 1:05 pm:
NR Congress: 5
BJP: 3
DMK: 1
Congress: 2
Independent: 1
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| NDA alliance has got 46.28 percent vote share, while SDA has received 38.87 percent votes as yet, according to Election Commission of India data.
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Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | N Rangaswamy leading in Thattanchavady
AINRC Chief N Rangaswamy is leading in Thattanchavady, with the alliance led by his party leading in 10 seats. AINRC is leading in six seats, BJP in two constituencies and the DMK and Congress in one seat each.
Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | NDA leads in 9 seats in Puducherry; SDA in 3
The AINRC-led NDA was leading in 9 seats while the Congress headed alliance was ahead in three segments after first round of counting of votes polled in April 6 elections, officials said. According to trends available till 10.30 am, AINRC chief N Rangasamy was leading in his constituency.
The NDA-led front comprises the AINRC, AIADMK and BJP. There are 30 Assembly constituencies spread over Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam regions. The chief contestants in the poll are the AINRC leader N Rangasamy heading the NDA in which the AINRC, AIADMK and BJP are the constituents. On the other side, the Congress-led Secular Democratic Alliance (SDA) comprises the Congress, DMK, VCK and CPI.
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| The BJP is leading in four seats. The party is part of the AINRC-led alliance.
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| Official trends for 12 seats: NR Congress leading on 6 seats, BJP leading on 3.
Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | Trends as of 11 am
Puducherry Election Result Live Updates | According to the Election Commission website, here's the breakdown of which party is leading and on how many seats as of 10:50 am:
NR Congress: 6
BJP: 2
DMK: 1
Congress: 1
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| The union territory of Puducherry may be small geographically, but it has received intense political attention from the BJP, which has been keen to get another strong foothold in southern India.
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NDA leads in 9 seatsThe NDA is currently leading in 9 seats while the UPA leads in 2 seats
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| NDA steers ahead with 7 seats
The NDA alliance in Puducherry is leading with 7 seats so far even as counting of votes continues. The Congress-led UPA is trailing with 3 seats.
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N. Rangaswamy leads as per trends from Yanam Assembly ConstituencyPuducherry Election Result Live Updates | Poll trends as of 10 am
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| Official trends shows NR Congress and BJP leading on 2 seats each, DMK on 1.
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| AINRC Chief N Rangaswamy is leading at the moment, his alliance is leading in 10 seats
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| The BJP is leading in Puducherry's Kamaraj Nagar seat, while the Congress is ahead in the Mahe constituency, as per data released by the Election Commission.
