N Rangasamy has been sworn in as Puducherry's Chief Minister for a fifth term, leading an AINRC-BJP NDA government. He secured victory in two constituencies during the recent assembly elections. The NDA coalition holds a comfortable majority in the 30-member assembly, ensuring a stable government for the Union Territory.
N. Rangasamy sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for the fifth time
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a large gathering in Bengaluru, inaugurating and laying the foundation for projects worth Rs 9,500 crore. He highlighted recent electoral victories in Puducherry, Assam, and Bengal, alongside Gujarat's local election success, as historic milestones. The visit also includes dedicating Sindhu Hospital to the nation.
Political observers said the resort meeting isn't just about protection, it’s about resolving a deep internal divide.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the BJP's historic victories in West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, attributing the success to the hard work of party workers. He emphasized that these wins signify the triumph of Indian democracy and the Constitution, marking a new era of development and freedom from fear in Bengal.
Hindistan'da 4 eyalet ve 1 birlik toprağında gerçekleştirilen yerel seçimler, seçmen listelerinden milyonlarca ismin çıkarılmasına ilişkin tartışmaların gölgesinde yapıldı. Başbakan Narendra Modi liderliğindeki BJP, özellikle Müslüman nüfusun ağırlıkta olduğu Assam, Kerala ve Batı Bengal'de TMC'ye karşı kritik bir sınavla karşı karşıya. Seçimler, yüksek işsizlik, hayat pahalılığı ve ABD ile ticaret anlaşması gündemiyle gerçekleştirildi.
The AIADMK has achieved a strong performance in the 2026 Assembly elections, winning numerous seats across Tamil Nadu and a constituency in Puducherry. The results solidify the party's role as a key opposition force against the ruling DMK alliance.
Early trends from the Election Commission show the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) leading in 9 out of 17 constituencies in the Puducherry Assembly elections 2026. Chief Minister N Rangasamy is set to retain his Thattanchavady seat with a lead of 4,441 votes. The BJP leads in 2 seats, while INC, DMK, and AIADMK each lead in 1 seat. Independents are ahead in 3 constituencies.
Five Indian assembly elections - West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry - await results on Monday, with BJP targeting its first Bengal victory while opposition parties defend their southern and eastern strongholds. The outcomes will test BJP's national expansion under Modi and determine the future of key INDIA bloc allies DMK and TMC, with exit polls showing divergent predictions for Bengal and a potential Congress breakthrough in Kerala.
Results of assembly elections in five Indian states - West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Kerala and Puducherry - set to reveal national political mood. BJP aims to capture Bengal, a long-cherished dream, while Mamata Banerjee defends her stronghold. DMK faces challenge from Vijay's new TVK in Tamil Nadu, Congress hopes to break its drought in Kerala by defeating Left Front after 1977, and BJP expected to win third term in Assam.
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.
Counting for Puducherry assembly elections begins Monday at 8 am with record 89.83% voter turnout. The high-stakes contest involves NDA (AINRC), Congress-led SPA, and TVK. Results expected within hours across 30 constituencies, with CM N Rangasamy defending his Thattanchavady stronghold against former CM V Vaithilingam.
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Puducherry's 2026 Assembly elections recorded a historic 89.83% voter turnout with counting scheduled for May 4 across all 30 seats. The main contest is between the ruling AINRC-BJP-led NDA and the Congress-DMK alliance, featuring several razor-thin battles and high-profile leaders including Chief Minister N Rangasamy contesting from two seats.
Exit polls suggest a mixed verdict across states as West Bengal anticipates a hung assembly, potentially ending Mamata Banerjee's tenure. Tamil Nadu might see actor Vijay's TVK emerge as a significant force, challenging the established duopoly. Assam favors a BJP hat-trick, while Kerala's Left government faces a potential defeat. Puducherry's NDA is expected to retain power.
Exit polls for 2026 assembly elections in five Indian states show divergent predictions. BJP-led alliance projected to win comfortable majority in Assam, with NDA likely to win two-thirds seats. In Kerala, UDF expected to unseat LDF, potentially marking first time since 1977 that Left is not in office anywhere. Tamil Nadu shows tight race with Axis My India giving Vijay's TVK edge over DMK alliance. West Bengal predictions vary: P Marq projects BJP majority, Matrize gives BJP edge without majority, while People's Pulse predicts TMC victory for Mamata Banerjee's fourth term. Results expected May 4.
PM Narendra Modi said Wednesday that Bengal's record voter turnout over two phases of polling is the harbinger of change in the state, expressing confidence about BJP coming to office there for the first time. He predicted NDA would retain Assam and Puducherry and spring surprises in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, while inaugurating the Ganga Expressway in UP's Hardoi.
Puducherry's 2026 Assembly elections recorded an 89.83% voter turnout with polling on April 29 and counting scheduled for May 4. Multiple exit polls project a narrow NDA lead (15-25 seats) over the Congress-DMK alliance (4-13 seats), while Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam emerges as a third force in several constituencies. Key seats including Mangalam, Thattanchavady and Ozhukarai witnessed high-profile contests.
