Puducherry assembly election results 2026: From CM Rangasamy to ex-CM Vaithilingam, heavyweights to watch out for Puducherry's 2026 Assembly elections are set for a nail-biting finish with a record 89.83% voter turnout. The main battle is between the ruling AINRC-BJP NDA and the Congress-DMK alliance, featuring high-profile leaders in key constituencies. Counting for all 30 seats is scheduled for May 4. #Puducherry #election_results #assembly #Puducherry_assembly #assembly_election #ex-CM_Vaithilingam #Vaithilingam #voter_turnout #nail-biting_finish #AINRC-BJP_NDA

West Bengal logs record 91.66% turnout in phase 2, sporadic violence reported across districts West Bengal witnessed a record voter turnout exceeding 91% in the second phase of assembly elections, contributing to an overall 92.47% across two phases, the highest since Independence. Despite high participation, sporadic incidents of violence and vandalism were reported from various locations, prompting the Election Commission to seek reports and ensure fair polling. #West_Bengal #Bengal #assembly_elections #voter_turnout #Bengal_logs #Bengal_witnessed #districts_West #turnout_exceeding #logs_record #record_voter

Puducherry exit polls 2026: NDA likely to retain power; Congress, TVK lag in fragmented fight Puducherry's 2026 elections saw a massive 89.83% voter turnout, with exit polls suggesting a tight race. The ruling NDA, led by AINRC-BJP, appears to have a slight edge over the Congress-DMK alliance. A new force, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, has also made its presence felt in several key constituencies, potentially fragmenting the results. #Congress #retain_power #exit_polls #voter_turnout #TVK_lag #Puducherry_exit #fight_Puducherry #tight_race #polls_suggesting #fragmented_fight

'Vote in record numbers': PM Modi appeals for high voter turnout in phase-2 of West Bengal polls Prime Minister Modi urged record voter turnout for West Bengal's Phase-2 elections, especially from women and youth. Voting commenced across 142 constituencies, a crucial phase for the TMC's dominance in southern districts against the BJP's challenge. Key contests include Bhabanipur, with extensive security and webcasting in place for 3.21 crore voters. #West_Bengal #Prime_Minister #West #Minister_Modi #Modi_urged #Bengal_polls #Modi_appeals #polls_Prime #record_numbers #voter_turnout
