In the Puducherry Assembly elections, the ruling NDA alliance, consisting of the AINRC and BJP, has secured an early advantage by leading in three seats.
This initial lead places the incumbent coalition in a strong position as the first rounds of counting progress across the Union Territory.
In contrast, the INDIA bloc, led by the Congress and DMK, has yet to open its account in the early trends.
With only 30 elected seats in the Puducherry Assembly, these early numbers are a significant indicator of the current political sentiment, though the final outcome will depend on the counting of EVMs in the coming hours.
Multiple layers of security have been deployed at the counting centers to ensure a smooth process as the remaining constituencies report their results.