Puducherry Exit Polls 2026 will be released after 6:30 PM IST on April 29 after the nationwide voting process ends. Nearly 90% voter turnout has raised interest in whether the final projections will match the mood on the ground.
The Union Territory voted in a single phase on April 9 for all 30 assembly seats. Exit polls are expected to offer the first broad picture of likely winners before official counting begins on May 4.
Under Election Commission rules, exit poll data can be published only after polling ends across all states in the current election cycle. That restriction is meant to prevent early projections from influencing voters elsewhere.
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What Is Exit Poll?
An exit poll is a post-vote survey conducted with voters after they leave polling stations. Unlike opinion polls taken before voting, these surveys ask people who they actually voted for.
Field researchers collect responses from a sample of voters across constituencies. Agencies then use statistical models and demographic data such as age, gender and caste to estimate vote share and seat share for alliances and parties.
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Where To Watch
Major television networks, including NDTV, are expected to begin special coverage shortly before 6:30 PM. Broadcasts are set to feature analysts, journalists and expert panels tracking projections as they are released.
Viewers can also follow updates on digital platforms including the NDTV app and NDTV.com. Live streams, graphics and quick updates are also expected on YouTube, X, Facebook and Instagram.
Polling agencies including Axis My India and others are expected to publish projections once the permitted window opens. Their numbers are likely to shape the first debate on who may form the next government.
Final Countdown
The official counting of votes for Puducherry's 30 assembly seats is scheduled for May 4, 2026. Counting will begin at 8 am, with early trends expected by mid-day.
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