The 2026 Puducherry Assembly election has delivered a decisive mandate in favour of the NDA, led by the All India NR Congress (AINRC), which has comfortably crossed the majority mark in the 30-member House.
According to the final tally, the NRC+ alliance has won 18 seats, improving on its 2021 performance and securing a stable government.
The majority mark in the Union Territory stands at 16 seats.
The Congress-led alliance has been reduced to 6 seats, marking a decline from the previous election, while actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam has opened its account with 3 seats, signalling a new political entrant gaining traction. Another 3 seats have gone to others and independents.
The verdict shows continuity in Puducherry's political landscape, with Chief Minister N Rangasamy's leadership once again receiving voter backing.
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Compared to 2021, the NRC+ bloc has gained ground (+2), while the Congress alliance has slipped (-2).
The sharpest shift, however, comes from TVK+, which has registered a +3 seat gain, reflecting a changing voter dynamic, particularly among younger electorates.
The election also recorded one of the highest voter turnouts in the Union Territory's history, close to 90%, indicating strong public participation in shaping the mandate.
With a clear majority in hand, the NDA is now set to form the government again in Puducherry, reinforcing its foothold in the Union Territory.
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