Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: Results Awaiting Official Count, Lawspet Seat in Spotlight
Published: May 4, 2026
The Puducherry Legislative Assembly election was held on April 9, 2026, with results expected on May 4. The Lawspet constituency, often associated with the Raj Nivas area, is among the key seats being watched, though no official results have yet been declared.
The Union Territory of Puducherry held its Legislative Assembly elections on April 9, 2026, with voting conducted across all 30 constituencies in a single phase. A total of 294 candidates contested the polls, marking a highly competitive electoral landscape. The ruling alliance, led by the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) and supported by the BJP, is seeking a second consecutive term under Chief Minister N. Rangaswamy. The opposition, comprising the Congress-DMK alliance, aims to capitalize on local governance issues and national political currents to unseat the incumbent government.