BackPuducherry 2026 Assembly Elections: NDA Projected to Win Amid Record 89.83% Voter Turnout

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Puducherry 2026 Assembly Elections: NDA Projected to Win Amid Record 89.83% Voter Turnout

Exit polls predict tight race between AINRC-led NDA and Congress-DMK alliance as vote counting scheduled for May 4

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Puducherry's 2026 Assembly elections recorded a historic 89.83% voter turnout with exit polls projecting an NDA victory.
The All India NR Congress-led alliance is projected to win 16-20 seats, while Congress-DMK may get 6-12 seats.
Actor Vijay's TVK is projected to win 0-4 seats.

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Puducherry's 2026 Assembly elections recorded a historic 89.83% voter turnout with exit polls projecting an NDA victory. The All India NR Congress-led alliance is projected to win 16-20 seats, while Congress-DMK may get 6-12 seats. Actor Vijay's TVK is projected to win 0-4 seats. Key contests include Thattanchavady where incumbent CM N. Rangasamy faces former CM V. Vaithilingam. Vote counting for all 30 seats is on May 4.

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