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5/5/2026
Puducherry elections result: N Rangasamy’s charisma delivers fifth term
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Times of IndiaEarly 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.