In the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections, the ruling NDA alliance has strengthened its initial lead, now ahead in 5 seats.
The alliance, led by Chief Minister N. Rangasamyās AINRC in partnership with the BJP, is seeking a second consecutive term in the 30-member House.
As of the latest trends, the INDIA bloc, consisting of the Congress and DMK, continues to search for its first lead as the counting of EVMs begins to follow the postal ballot tabulation.
The entry of actor-politician Vijayās TVK into the electoral fray remains a significant wildcard, with observers monitoring whether the new party can disrupt the traditional hold of the two major alliances.
Puducherry recorded a historic voter turnout of 91.23%, the highest in the Union Territoryās history, suggesting a high level of engagement across its urban and rural constituencies.
With the majority mark set at 16 seats, the current leads represent the very early stages of a process that will determine the governance of the Union Territory for the next five years.
Security remains tight at all counting centers, and more comprehensive trends are expected to emerge as the day progresses.