Kerala, Assam, Puducherry polls draw global attention as EC hosts 38 delegates from 22 nations International observers from 22 countries lauded India's electoral process during the recent Assembly polls in Kerala, Puducherry, and Assam. Witnessing firsthand the scale, precision, and vibrant participation, delegates described the experience as a "true festival of democracy." They were impressed by the meticulous planning, seamless execution, and inclusive features at polling stations, highlighting India's commitment to transparent and accessible elections. #Assam #global_attention #Puducherry #Assembly_polls #Puducherry_polls #nations_International #International_observers #recent_Assembly #countries_lauded #draw_global
Highest-ever women voter turnout in Kerala, Assam and Puducherry Women voters demonstrated remarkable enthusiasm in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, achieving record-breaking turnout and outperforming male voters in all three regions. Kerala saw the widest gender gap, with women's participation significantly boosting overall polling. This surge highlights women's growing political engagement and their importance to electoral outcomes. #Assam #Puducherry #Puducherry_Women #achieving_record-breaking #demonstrated_remarkable #remarkable_enthusiasm #outperforming_male #voters_demonstrated #male_voters #record-breaking_turnout
'Every vote matters': PM Modi appeals for large turnout as polling begins in Kerala, Assam, Puducherry #Assam #Kerala #Puducherry #Modi_appeals #vote_matters
Puducherry assembly elections 2026: Complete list of candidates across 30 constituencies Puducherry's 9.5 lakh voters will elect 294 candidates across 30 Assembly seats on April 9. The ruling NDA faces a challenge from the INDIA bloc and actor Vijay's TVK party. Chief Minister N Rangasamy is contesting from two constituencies as all arrangements are in place for the polls. #assembly_elections #Complete_list #April #Puducherry #Assembly_seats #Puducherry_assembly #Complete #Vijay_TVK #lakh_voters #constituencies_Puducherry
Puducherry assembly elections 2026: List of constituencies #assembly_elections #List #elections #Puducherry #Puducherry_assembly
'Puppet': Stalin hits out at Puducherry CM Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin criticises Puducherry's chief minister N Rangasamy as a puppet. He claims the LG holds excessive power, sidelining the elected government. Stalin argues that this power imbalance hinders governance and accountability. He advocates for full statehood to restore authority to the elected leadership. The upcoming polls are framed as a vote against this imbalance. #chief_minister #Tamil_Nadu #Tamil #Puducherry #Nadu_chief #Stalin_hits #Puducherry_chief #criticises_Puducherry #Puppet #Stalin_criticises
Puducherry polls: Over 40% candidates are 'crorepatis'; how big is the wealth gap Puducherry's assembly elections reveal a significant presence of wealthy candidates, with 41% declaring assets over Rs 1 crore. Jose Charles Martin leads with over Rs 609 crore, highlighting a stark wealth disparity. This trend shows a notable increase in crorepatis compared to previous elections, with major parties fielding a high proportion of affluent contestants. #crore #significant_presence #Puducherry #Puducherry_polls #Puducherry_assembly #gap_Puducherry #declaring_assets #wealthy_candidates #Charles_Martin #wealth_gap
'Didn’t grant statehood to Puducherry': Vijay slams BJP, Congress ahead of polls #Congress_ahead #slams_BJP #Vijay #Puducherry #Vijay_slams
From CM vs ex-CM to Puducherry BJP chief vs debutant, these seats set for high-stakes battles #Puducherry #BJP_chief #Puducherry_BJP #high-stakes_battles #seats_set
Assembly polls: 1,906 candidates remain in race across Assam, Kerala, Puducherry #Assam #Kerala #Puducherry #Assembly_polls #candidates_remain
TVK goes solo in Puducherry elections, fields candidates in all constituencies TVK has announced its candidates for all 30 Puducherry Assembly constituencies, contesting independently. The party has fielded two women candidates and included experienced leaders from other political parties, including former AIADMK and BJP members, to contest the upcoming elections. #Assembly #Puducherry #TVK #Puducherry_Assembly #contesting_independently #Assembly_constituencies #Puducherry_elections #constituencies_TVK #fields_candidates #BJP_members
Puducherry polls: BJP names another candidate for Karaikal South - check full list The BJP has finalized its Puducherry assembly election candidates, naming M Arulmurugan for Karaikal South. This completes their list for the April 9 polls, where they contest 10 seats alongside allies AINRC, AIADMK, and LJK. Preparations are in full swing for the 30-seat election, with EVMs and VVPATs readied for over 9.44 lakh voters. #BJP #South #Puducherry #Karaikal #check_full #Puducherry_polls #Karaikal_South #Puducherry_assembly #assembly_election #election_candidates
BJP announces nine candidates for Puducherry polls The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced nine candidates for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly elections, contesting in alliance with the All India NR Congress. The Election Commission of India has also completed the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs for the upcoming polls in Puducherry, Assam, and Kerala, as well as for bye-elections in other states. #BJP #Election_Commission #Bharatiya_Janata #Janata_Party #Assembly_elections #Puducherry #Legislative_Assembly #BJP_announces #Puducherry_Legislative #Puducherry_polls
'For coalition dharma, we accepted 2 seats, but we will seek share in power,' says Puducherry AIADMK AIADMK, a key NDA ally in Puducherry, has agreed to contest from two constituencies, Uppalam and Orleanpet, to uphold coalition dharma. The party expressed confidence in winning both seats and asserted its claim for a share in power if the alliance secures victory in the upcoming Assembly polls. This decision follows seat-sharing talks with ruling AINRC and BJP. #Puducherry #AIADMK #coalition_dharma #Puducherry_AIADMK #AIADMK_AIADMK #key_NDA #NDA_ally #uphold_coalition #seek_share #dharma
Puducherry Election Date 2026: Full schedule, voting date, result and full details Puducherry will vote for its 30 Assembly seats on April 9, 2026, with results announced on May 4. Nearly 9.44 lakh voters are eligible, including 23,033 first-time electors. The Election Commission emphasized free and fair polls, deploying extensive webcasting and model polling stations. The NDA, including AINRC and BJP, has finalized its seat-sharing plan. #Full_schedule #Date #full_details #Puducherry #voting_date #Assembly_seats #Election_Date #details_Puducherry #Puducherry_Election #results_announced
'26% vs 8%': Congress MP pushes for leading alliance in Puducherry - will DMK concede? #Congress #DMK #Puducherry #DMK_concede #leading_alliance
'Govt lacks powers due to UT status': Puducherry CM Rangasamy reiterates statehood demand ahead of assembly polls #assembly_polls #Govt #Govt_lacks #Rangasamy_reiterates #Puducherry
