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ASSEMBLY ELECTION
RESULTS-2026
Puducherry
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In the recently completed Assembly elections, while the national attention remained largely focused on West Bengal and Assam, the Union Territory of Puducherry delivered another significant political message for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), and Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (LJK). The election outcome reflected the NDA and mainly BJP’s steadily expanding influence in southern India and highlighted its growing organizational strength in every important political arenas.
Following the counting of votes, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) comfortably retained power in Puducherry, securing 18 seats in the 30-member Assembly with a combined vote share of nearly 39 per cent. Among the NDA constituents, the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) emerged as the principal force, winning 12 seats with 23.12 per cent of the vote share. Its alliance partner, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), secured four seats with a vote share of 12.19 per cent. NDA allies — the All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and the Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (LJK) — won one seat each, completing the alliance tally.
In the Opposition camp, the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) won five seats with a vote share of 13.74 per cent, while the Congress managed to secure only one seat with around 17 per cent of the votes. Actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
“Thank you Puducherry! Based on our track record of good governance and the work of the Government led by Shri N. Rangasamy, the people of Puducherry have blessed NDA with another term. These blessings will add momentum to our collective efforts to boost good governance. I’m very proud of our NDA Karyakartas of Puducherry for their exceptional efforts on the ground. They have constantly been among the people and elaborated on our vision and track record. This has ensured people blessed us again. @BJP4Puducherry”
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Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India
(TVK) also marked its entry into the Union Territory’s political landscape by winning two seats with nearly 16 per cent vote share in the elections held on April 9.
The NDA’s victory was driven by a campaign focused on governance reforms, tourism development, infrastructure expansion, youth empowerment, and welfare delivery. The alliance successfully projected itself as a stable and development-oriented alternative capable of accelerating Puducherry’s economic and
“Heartfelt gratitude to the sisters and brothers of Puducherry for their unwavering trust and support for the NDA. This sacred land of spirituality, graced by Sri Aurobindo, has once again chosen the path of growth and good governance.
Under the visionary leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji and CM Shri @CM_NRangaswamy Ji, we are committed to building a prosperous and vibrant Puducherry. Together, we will work tirelessly to accelerate development and realise the vision of a Viksit Puducherry.” @BJP4Puducherry
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Nitin Nabin, National President, BJP
“I thank the people of Puducherry for blessing the NDA alliance with yet another mandate to serve the Union Territory. The double engine government will keep working for the UT’s development. I congratulate CM and AINRC leader Thiru N. Rangasamy on impressive NDA victory. I laud the BJP party workers for their hardwork which ensured this result.”
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Rajnath Singh, Union Defence Minister
“I thank the people of Puducherry for reposing their faith in the NDA and giving us a thumping majority in the 2026 Assembly elections. Guided by the visionary leadership of Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, the NDA government under Shri N. Rangasamy ji will continue to accelerate development, ensure good governance, and work towards the overall progress of Puducherry. Congratulations to BJP State President @RamalingamMla and all karyakartas for their relentless efforts and dedication that made this historic victory possible.”
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JP Nadda, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare
“I thank our sisters and brothers of Puducherry for reposing your trust in the NDA and blessing with a second consecutive victory. This mandate is a victory of the Politics of Performance delivered under the visionary leadership of Shri @narendramodi Ji and CM Shri N. Rangasamy Ji. We will continue to lead the state to newer heights of progress. My heartiest congratulations to BJP Puducherry President Shri @RamalingamMla Ji and all the karyakartas for this grand success.”
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Amit Shah, Union Home Minister
administrative progress.
For the BJP, the result carried significance beyond mere numbers. Its growing footprint in Puducherry symbolized the party’s increasing acceptance in southern India and highlighted its ability to tailor political messaging to regional aspirations while simultaneously maintaining a broader national narrative. The verdict reaffirmed the BJP’s strategy of gradual but steady expansion across diverse political landscapes in the country.
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