Puducherry Election Result 2026 Live Updates: NDA secures majority with 16 seats

Puducherry Election Result 2026 Live Updates: The AINRC-led NDA has secured a majority in the 30-member Puducherry assembly. The alliance has bagged 16 seats so far.

Puducherry Election Result 2026 Live Updates

Puducherry election results 2026 Live Updates: The counting of results for the Puducherry assembly elections show that the AINRC-BJP-ADMK alliance leading and is set to form a a government. The alliance is leading on 16 seats while the opposition in leading on five seats. The 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections for the 30-member Puducherry Legislative Assembly were held on 9 April 2026. The Union Territory witnessed one of the highest voter turnouts in recent years at around 89%. The contest has been mainly between the ruling NDA alliance led by the All India N.R. Congress and opposition alliances such as the Congress-led bloc and emerging regional forces. The AINRC, AIADMK and the BJP are part of the NDA while the DMK, Congress and Left are part of the INDIA bloc. The elections are seen as highly competitive, with several closely fought constituencies and strong influence of local leadership, including Chief Minister N. Rangasamy. The counting of votes is taking place today. The Exit polls have predicted the NDA to retain power in the state. 

Check updates on Assembly Election 2026 results in these states – West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam.

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04 May 2026

09:54 IST

Puducherry Election Results Live Update: AINRC-BJP takes massive lead with 22 seats

The AINRC and BJP alliance has taken a massive lead in Puducherry with leads on 22 seats while the DMK-led alliance has fallen short to six seats in the 30-member assembly.

09:29 IST

Puducherry Election Results Live Update: ECI official trend gives lead to AINRC

In Puducherry, the Election Commission of India's official trends show a clear lead for the ruling AINRC. The ADMK is leading on one seat. The Congress is leading on one seat.

08:55 IST

Puducherry Election Results Live update: BJP+ takes early lead; Congress+ distant second

In Puducherry assembly elections, the initial results show a clear lead for the AINRC-BJP alliance while the DMK-Congress alliance trails behind.

BJP+: 12

Congress+ 05

Others 1

05:38 IST

Puducherry Election Results 2026 Live updates: 30 seats, two major alliances

For the 30 assembly seats of the Puducherry Assembly, there are two major alliances  - AINRC-led NDA alliance having the BJP and the AIADMK on its side while other is DMK-led alliance consisting of the Congress and Left. The Exit poll have predicted a clear mandate for the AINRC-BJP alliance in the polls.