The AINRC-led NDA achieved a significant victory in Puducherry, winning 18 out of 30 seats in the 2026 assembly elections. This result came despite a formidable challenge from the INDIA bloc, which managed to secure six seats.
Key election statistics:
- The NDA coalition won a total of 18 seats, comprising AINRC with 12 seats, BJP with 4, AIADMK with 1, and LJK with 1.
- The INDIA bloc won six seats: DMK took five and Congress one.
- Independent candidates also made their mark by winning three seats.
- TVK won two seats while its ally NMK secured one seat.
- The voter turnout for these elections was an impressive 91.23%, marking a historic high.
N Rangasamy, the incumbent chief minister and founder of AINRC, won the Thattanchavady constituency by a margin of 4,441 votes. He also clinched victory in the Mangalam constituency. This election featured several closely contested races with slim margins that kept observers on edge.
Prominent candidates who faced defeat included R Selvam, R Siva, V P Ramalingame, and M Vaithianathan. The results reflect the shifting political landscape in Puducherry as various parties vie for influence.
The next steps for the newly formed government remain to be seen as they navigate their agenda and respond to the electorate’s expectations following this decisive win.
