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New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Puducherry is set to vote today at 7 am for a total of 30 seats. A total of 10,14,070 electors are eligible to exercise their franchise to elect the 30-member Legislative Assembly. The electorate comprises 5,39,125 female voters, 4,74,788 male voters, and 157 voters belonging to the Third gender category. Out of this, 24,156 voters belong to the age group of 18-19 years, while 6,034 voters belong to the senior citizen category (aged 85 and above) Also Read | ' ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Puducherry is set to vote today at 7 am for a total of 30 seats. A total of 10,14,070 electors are eligible to exercise their franchise to elect the 30-member Legislative Assembly. The electorate comprises 5,39,125 female voters, 4,74,788 male voters, and 157 voters belonging to the Third gender category. Out of this, 24,156 voters belong to the age group of 18-19 years, while 6,034 voters belong to the senior citizen category (aged 85 and above) Speaking with ...Read More >
Kannur: Kerala will go to the polls on Thursday, with the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) seeking a third consecutive term, centring its campaign on welfare schemes, development projects and local infrastructure. Meanwhile, the United Democratic Front (UDF) is campaigning on anti-incumbency, citing the Sabarimala gold theft, corruption, rising prices and unemployment. Although much of the fight is between the LDF and UDF, the BJP is seeking expansion in key constituencies. Key candidates co ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 6 (ANI): Ahead of the Assam assembly polls, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the NDA government has proposed enhanced financial support for fishermen and farmers in its manifesto. He also mocked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, saying that the latter confuses the price of petrol in Pakistan with that of India. "The DMK and the Congress are also contesting against each other on 5 seats. Two days ago, Rahul Gandhi came here and said that petrol prices in In ...Read More >
Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections 2026: The DMK, under the leadership of Chief Minister MK Stalin, is looking to secure a second straight term. In the 2021 elections, the party had won over 130 seats. The polling for the elections to the 234-member Legislative Assembly in Tamil Nadu will be held in a single phase on April 23, and the results will be declared by the Election Commission of India (ECI) on May 4. The Tamil Nadu elections are going to be face-off between the INDIA bloc, led by Dravida M ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 6 (ANI): Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday alleged that the Puducherry government is "imposed from Delhi" and does not represent the will of its people. He also accused the BJP of failing to grant full statehood and fostering corruption in the Union Territory. Voting in Puducherry will take place on April 9. The counting of votes will be held on May 4, the ECI announced. The current term of the 30-member Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory is set to expir ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 5 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday campaigned for National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates at a public meeting in Anna Thidal, urging voters to back the party's "Two Leaves" symbol in the April 9 Assembly polls. The AIADMK is contesting two seats in the Union Territory Uppalam (Anbazhagan) and Oulgaret/Urulayanpet (Gandhi) as part of the NDA, which also includes the BJP and All India NR Con ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Congress in-charge Girish Chodankar on Sunday said that Rahul Gandhi will release address a public rally on Monday at 11 AM. Speaking with ANI, he condemned the BJP for not addressing the statehood issue of Puducherry even after forming a government in the Union Territory and called their manifesto "fake." Also Read | UP Government Launches 'Safe Mobility Program', Over 1,000 Women To Be Trained as E-Rickshaw Pilots To Ensure Safe Trav ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 5 (ANI): All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Sunday campaigned for National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates at a public meeting in Anna Thidal, urging voters to back the party's "Two Leaves" symbol in the April 9 Assembly polls. The AIADMK is contesting two seats in the Union Territory Uppalam (Anbazhagan) and Oulgaret/Urulayanpet (Gandhi) as part of the NDA, which also includes the BJP and All India NR Con ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamil Nadu & Puducherry Congress in-charge Girish Chodankar on Sunday said that Rahul Gandhi will release address a public rally on Monday at 11 AM. Speaking with ANI, he condemned the BJP for not addressing the statehood issue of Puducherry even after forming a government in the Union Territory and called their manifesto "fake." "Rahul Gandhi is addressing a public rally tomorrow at 11 AM and is going to release the manifesto... People of Puducherry are eage ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Adhav Arjuna on Sunday claimed that TVK candidates are receiving a "very warm welcome" from the public across Tamil Nadu, while alleging that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not actively engaging with voters ahead of upcoming elections. Arjuna stated that in several southern districts, rival candidates are reportedly unable to enter villages to seek votes, with locals reportedly asking them to leave. He hig ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Adhav Arjuna on Sunday claimed that TVK candidates are receiving a "very warm welcome" from the public across Tamil Nadu, while alleging that the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) is not actively engaging with voters ahead of upcoming elections. Arjuna stated that in several southern districts, rival candidates are reportedly unable to enter villages to seek votes, with locals reportedly asking them to leave. He hig ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 5 (PTI) A family from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly swindled of more than Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of "black magic" and promised them divine remedies through elaborate rituals and pilgrimages, police said on Sunday. The Kasarvadavali police district on April 2 registered a first information report (FIR) against Manjunath Shetty, a resident of Andheri in neighbouring Mumbai, based on the family's allegations that they were manipulated into paying th ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 5 (ANI): Puducherry BJP General Secretary Mohan Kumar on Sunday said that the Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave the mantra for the development of Puducherry when he came to power in 2021, while the Congress and the DMK, who led the governance there for nearly four decades collectively, only made the situation adverse. Speaking to ANI, he accused the previous government of presenting fake manifestos to the people and misusing the government funds meant for the developme ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Election-in-charge for Puducherry, Mansukh Mandaviya, along with BJP Puducherry President VP Ramalingam, on Saturday launched the BJP manifesto for the upcoming elections in Puducherry. Speaking to Reporters Mansukh Mandaviya said, "For the last 5 years, the NDA government was in power here, and in the next elections too, NDA is going to form its government here. We will work for the development and upliftment of ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday asserted confidence in the victory of Congress in the forthcoming Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly polls, stating that "our position in the elections is very good." Speaking with the media, Kharge took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that the people are with the DMK and Congress and not the BJP. "The Congress and DMK alliance will win in Pondicherry and form an alliance government... ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): Ahead of the Assembly election in Puducherry, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Saturday launched a sharp offensive against the established political fronts in the union territory, calling the AINRC-BJP combine "tired" and DMK-Congress "confused". Addressing a massive election rally, the actor-turned-politician highlighted that TVK is contesting in Puducherry for the first time and promised to push for full statehood if brought to power. Vijay que ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): The Election Commission has directed administrative and police officials in the Union Territory of Puducherry to ensure the conduct of free, fair, and fearless Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, 2026. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Puducherry, in a high-level review, emphasised that all officers engaged in election duty are deemed to be on deputation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and must discharge their duties with strict impartiality ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 4 (ANI): The Election Commission has directed administrative and police officials in the Union Territory of Puducherry to ensure the conduct of free, fair, and fearless Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, 2026. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Puducherry, in a high-level review, emphasised that all officers engaged in election duty are deemed to be on deputation to the Election Commission of India (ECI) and must discharge their duties with strict impartiality ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Continuing his campaign for the upcoming elections, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay left his residence for Puducherry on Saturday. He is set to intensify his campaign in the union territory, seeking a victory against the incumbent All India N.R. Congress government, which is part of the NDA alliance. Also Read | Bank Holiday Today, April 4, 2026? Know If Banks Are Open or Closed This Saturday. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is contesting i ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 4 (ANI): Continuing his campaign for the upcoming elections, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay left his residence for Puducherry on Saturday. He is set to intensify his campaign in the union territory, seeking a victory against the incumbent All India N.R. Congress government, which is part of the NDA alliance. The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam is contesting independently in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly general elections scheduled for April 9, wit ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 3 (ANI): As the Puducherry legislative assembly polls near, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the opposition parties lack a clear vision for developing the Union Territory and are more focused on political control. Sharing an X post, PM Modi alleged that the rival parties want to use Puducherry as an ATM. "While the NDA is working towards BEST Puducherry, the Opposition has no vision for Puducherry's progress. They want to use Puducherry as an ATM and e ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 3 (ANI): With just a week left for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a large roadshow from Ansari Duraisamy Road to Kamaraj Salai in the Union Territory. Puducherry Chief Minister Rengasamy, Home Minister Namachivayam and BJP state President and Raj Bhavan Assembly Constituency Candidate Mana Ramalingam also participated in the roadshow. Also Read | LPG Supply Stable: Delivering 28 Lakh Cylinders Daily Amid Geopolitical Tensi ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 3 (ANI): With just a week left for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a large roadshow from Ansari Duraisamy Road to Kamaraj Salai in the Union Territory. Puducherry Chief Minister Rengasamy, Home Minister Namachivayam and BJP state President and Raj Bhavan Assembly Constituency Candidate Mana Ramalingam also participated in the roadshow. On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with BJP workers in the Union Territor ...Read More >
Puducherry Candidate Tracker: Almost every constituency now features triangular or multi-cornered contests, with very few straightforward one-on-one fights. With nominations closed, scrutiny over, and withdrawals completed, Puducherry's electoral battlefield is now set. While the Election Commission is still formally consolidating the final constituency-wise list, overall trends across all 30 seats point to a crowded, multi-cornered contest driven as much by alliances as by rebellion. The Big ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The upcoming Puducherry assembly elections will see several candidates with strong political family backgrounds contesting across various constituencies. A total of 291 candidates are in the fray for the April 9 elections. Polling is held to elect 30 members of the 33-seat Puducherry legislative assembly, while the remaining three members are nominated by the central government. A Johnkumar: BJP leader A Johnkumar, a minister in the outgoing N Rangasamy-led government and the sitting ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 2 (ANI): Puducherry Police has tightened the security, setting up 35 checkposts to monitor the movement of persons and vehicles for the fair conduction of assembly polls. Also Read | CBSE Rolls Out Curriculum on Computational Thinking, AI for Classes 3-8 From 2026-27 Academic Session. Speaking with ANI, R Kalaivanan, SSP, Puducherry, Law and Order, said, "Puducherry is having an election on the 9th of April, and for this, we have done all the preparatory measures. Aro ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], April 2 (ANI): Puducherry Police has tightened the security, setting up 35 checkposts to monitor the movement of persons and vehicles for the fair conduction of assembly polls. Speaking with ANI, R Kalaivanan, SSP, Puducherry, Law and Order, said, "Puducherry is having an election on the 9th of April, and for this, we have done all the preparatory measures. Around 35 checkposts have been established in Puducherry. We are strictly monitoring the movement of persons and vehicl ...Read More >
Puducherry (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 31 (ANI): Days ahead of the upcoming Puducherry assembly polls, former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai on Tuesday trained guns on the opposition INDIA bloc, saying that it "lacks unity". "This is a strange alliance that does not exist anywhere in the world. In Puducherry, Congress candidates have been fielded in places where alliance parties are contesting, violating the alliance dharma," Annamalai said while talking to reporters ...Read More >
Puducherry [India], March 30 (ANI): Ahead of the Puducherry Assembly elections, Karnataka Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Sunday that there is a "positive vibe" for the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA). "Overall, there is a positive vibe for our INDIA alliance and Congress and people are also upset with the previous government. The double-engine government, of BJP and NR Congress, has failed the people on so many fronts... There are no benefits for the people. There is ...Read More >
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