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![Puducherry CM N Rangaswamy Across Puducherry, early counting trends indicate that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), is firmly on course to retain power in the 30-member assembly. The AINRC is leading in a majority of constituencies, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) adding to the alliance’s tally, giving the NDA a clear edge as results continue to come in.Chief Minister N Rangasamy has emerged as one of the key winners of the day, securing the Thattanchavady seat by 4,441 votes. He secured 10,024 votes, defeating E.] Vinayagam, who managed 5,583 votes. Independent candidate K. Sethu finished third, while senior Congress leader V. Vaithilingam trailed, highlighting a broader setback for the Congress. Watch Puducherry Votes With A Tech Twist As Robot Nila Greets Voters Amid Tight NDA Vs Congress FightThe Congress-DMK alliance, projected as the principal challenger, is struggling to gain ground and is leading in only a handful of seats. Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats282/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats227/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0AIADMK0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats29/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0CONG0DMK0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueThe trends point to a fragmented opposition that has been unable to match the NDA’s organisational strength and voter outreach.Overall, the emerging picture suggests a consolidation of support behind the NDA, with Rangasamy’s leadership continuing to anchor the alliance’s performance. Having returned to power in 2021, the alliance now appears poised for another term, signalling voter preference for continuity and stability in Puducherry’s governance.Full list of winners & losersConstituencyWinnerLoserAriankuppamC Aiyappan @ Mouttayappan (AINRC)Vizayalakshmy Djeamourthy (Congress)EmbalamE Mohandoss (AINRC)M Candassamy (Congress)Karaikal NorthPRN Thirumurugan (AINRC)AM Ranjith (Congress)LawspetVP Sivakolundhu (AINRC)M Vaithianathan (Congress)MaheAdv T Ashok Kumar (Independent)Ramesh Parambath (Congress)MannadipetA Namassivayam (BJP)TPR Selvame (Congress)MuthialpetVaiyapuri Manikandan (AINRC)Eeram G Rajendran (Congress)NellithopeV Cartigueyane (DMK)Omsakthisekar (Independent)NettapakkamP Rajavelu (AINRC)G Anbarasan (CongressOupalamA Anbalagan (AIADMK)S Siva (TVK)OussuduP Karthikeyan (Congress)E Theeppainthan (BJP)ThattanchavadyN Rangasamy (AINRC)E Vinayagam (Neyam Makkal Kazhagam)VillianurB Ravicoumar (AINRC)R Siva (DMK)Note: This is as of 2.25pm, May 4, 2026. Counting for remaining constituencies still under wayFollow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Rejects Nepal’s Objection To Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Route Via Lipulekh PassNepal Objects To India-China Plan To Conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra Via LipulekhIndia-Linked LPG Tanker MT Sarv Shakti Heads To Visakhapatnam After Crossing HormuzPassenger Opens Emergency Exit Door On Air Arabia Flight While Taxiing At Chennai Airport, ArrestedAhead Of Counting, Gunmen Open Fire At BJP Leader’s House In Bengal’s Noapara‘I Am Also A Victim’: Vinesh Phogat Identifies As Complainant In Brij Bhushan Sexual Harassment CaseBJP MP Sandeep Pathak Claims ‘No Information’ On FIRs, Alleges Misuse Of State Machinery In PunjabIndian Startup Launches Mission Drishti, World’s First OptoSAR Satellite, Aboard SpaceX Falcon 9Diljit Dosanjh Confronts Khalistan Supporters at Calgary Concert, Explains KBC AppearanceDelhi Approves ₹48,000 Crore Metro Expansion Plan To Connect Outer Regions With City Core123PhotostoriesLord Ganesha mantras to chant for prosperity and good luckFrom a massive living room to a walk-in wardrobe, Namaz room and more: Inside Dipika Kakar’s lavish 5 BHK houseMohammed Siraj’s ₹13 crore bungalow in Jubilee Hills Hyderabad tells a story of family support, early struggle, and cricket stardomBest pots for plants: Terracotta vs Cement vs Plastic –which one wins?GK Fact of the Day: 7 carnivorous plants that trap and eat insectsNoorjahan Mango: Why it’s called the Queen of Mangoes, sold at Rs 1000 a piece and its connection with AfghanistanHugh Jackman’s Ball State speech has life lessons on failure and intuition: ‘Even mistakes may turn out to be the best thing’12 foods that can help you sleep better naturallyKatrina Kaif makes her first public appearance post maternity in an all-black airport look, and fans are officially obsessedMira Rajput and Shahid Kapoor’s home is an amalgamation of fashion and arts123Hot PicksAssam key constituenciesKerala key constituenciesPuducherry election resultsTamil Nadu constituenciesPerambur election resultMamata Banerjee vs Suvendu AdhikariGold rate todayTop TrendingWest Bengal Assembly Election ResultsAssam Assembly Election ResultsTamil Nadu Assembly Election ResultsKerala Assembly Election ResultsPuducherry Assembly Election ResultsBhabanipur election results 2026CBSE Class 12th ResultNEET 2026: Exam-day guideHPBose 12th ResultGSEB HSC Result](https://vknewstoday.in/wp-content/uploads/1777886997_photo.jpg "Puducherry CM N Rangaswamy Across Puducherry, early counting trends indicate that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), is firmly on course to retain power in the 30-member assembly. The AINRC is leading in a majority of constituencies, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) adding to the alliance’s tally, giving the NDA a clear edge as results continue to come in.Chief Minister N Rangasamy has emerged as one of the key winners of the day, securing the Thattanchavady seat by 4,441 votes. He secured 10,024 votes, defeating E.] Vinayagam, who managed 5,583 votes. Independent candidate K. Sethu finished third, while senior Congress leader V. Vaithilingam trailed, highlighting a broader setback for the Congress. Watch Puducherry Votes With A Tech Twist As Robot Nila Greets Voters Amid Tight NDA Vs Congress FightThe Congress-DMK alliance, projected as the principal challenger, is struggling to gain ground and is leading in only a handful of seats. Election Results 2026Vijay’s TVK party emerges as formidable force in Tamil Nadu; all you need to know about its journeyWest Bengal election results: Mamata lags behind Suvendu Adhikari after 2nd round in BhabanipurTVK pushes DMK, AIADMK to margins; BJP may oust Mamata in Bengal, retain AssamWest BengalTamil NaduKeralaAssamPuducherry PreviousBJP LEADINGWest BengalParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats282/294Total: 294Note: Repolling for the Falta assembly constituency in West Bengal has been scheduled for May 21.L + WMajority: 148BJP0AITC0CONG0CPI(M)0OTH0TVK LEADINGTamil NaduParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats227/234Total: 234L + WMajority: 118TVK0AIADMK0DMK0BJP0CONG0OTH0CONG LEADINGKeralaParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats140/140Total: 140L + WMajority: 71CONG0CPI(M)0IUML0CPI0BJP0OTH0BJP LEADINGAssamParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats126/126Total: 126L + WMajority: 64BJP0CONG0AGP0AIUDF0OTH0AINRC LEADINGPuducherryParty ViewAlliance ViewSeats29/30Total: 30L + WMajority: 16AINRC0BJP0CONG0DMK0OTH0 Next12345Source: PValueThe trends point to a fragmented opposition that has been unable to match the NDA’s organisational strength and voter outreach.Overall, the emerging picture suggests a consolidation of support behind the NDA, with Rangasamy’s leadership continuing to anchor the alliance’s performance. Having returned to power in 2021, the alliance now appears poised for another term, signalling voter preference for continuity and stability in Puducherry’s governance.Full list of winners & losersConstituencyWinnerLoserAriankuppamC Aiyappan @ Mouttayappan (AINRC)Vizayalakshmy Djeamourthy (Congress)EmbalamE Mohandoss (AINRC)M Candassamy (Congress)Karaikal NorthPRN Thirumurugan (AINRC)AM Ranjith (Congress)LawspetVP Sivakolundhu (AINRC)M Vaithianathan (Congress)MaheAdv T Ashok Kumar (Independent)Ramesh Parambath (Congress)MannadipetA Namassivayam (BJP)TPR Selvame (Congress)MuthialpetVaiyapuri Manikandan (AINRC)Eeram G Rajendran (Congress)NellithopeV Cartigueyane (DMK)Omsakthisekar (Independent)NettapakkamP Rajavelu (AINRC)G Anbarasan (CongressOupalamA Anbalagan (AIADMK)S Siva (TVK)OussuduP Karthikeyan (Congress)E Theeppainthan (BJP)ThattanchavadyN Rangasamy (AINRC)E Vinayagam (Neyam Makkal Kazhagam)VillianurB Ravicoumar (AINRC)R Siva (DMK)Note: This is as of 2.25pm, May 4, 2026. Counting for remaining constituencies still under wayFollow the latest election results 2026, live updates, winner lists, constituency-wise results, party-wise trends and full coverage for Tamil Nadu election results, West Bengal election results, Kerala election results, Assam election results and Puducherry election results results on Times of India.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. 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Puducherry CM N Rangaswamy Across Puducherry, early counting trends indicate that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), is firmly on course to retain power in the 30-member assembly. The AINRC is leading in a majority of constituencies, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) adding to the alliance’s tally,…
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