Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: The Puducherry Assembly elections are scheduled to take place in a single phase on April 9, 2026, with the vote counting set for May 4, 2026. As the Union Territory prepares for a fresh political battle, the election promises to be a pivotal moment in its political landscape.
According to the Election Commission of India (ECI), Puducherry has approximately 9.44 lakh eligible voters. This includes around 4.43 lakh male voters, 5 lakh female voters, and 139 third-gender voters. The Indian National Congress (INC) is contesting in alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Communist Party of India (CPI).
On the other side, the opposition alliance comprises the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).
In this election, the All India N.R. Congress, led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, is aiming for a third consecutive term in power. Meanwhile, the opposition, particularly the DMK, is seeking to bring about a change in governance.
Full Schedule of Puducherry Assembly Elections
- Gazette Notification Issued: March 16, 2026
- Last Date for Nominations: March 23, 2026
- Scrutiny of Nominations: March 24, 2026
- Last Date for Withdrawal of Nominations: March 26, 2026
- Polling Date: April 9, 2026
Election Result Date
The counting of votes for the Puducherry Assembly elections will take place on May 4, 2026 along with elections in other states.
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Puducherry Election 2021 Result
In the 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections, the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) emerged as the largest party with 10 seats. The DMK secured 6 seats, while both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Indian National Congress (INC) won 6 seats each. The voter turnout for the 2021 elections was an impressive 84.8 per cent.