The people of Puducherry have already cast their votes on April 9, with a record turnout of 89.83% being recorded. This historic turnout has set the stage for an exciting and closely contested election.

The main battle to watch is between N Rangasamy, the incumbent Chief Minister of Puducherry, and V Vaithilingam, a former Chief Minister and current head of the Puducherry Congress unit. This high-profile contest will determine who will lead the Union territory for the next five years. Rangasamy has been the MLA from Thattanchavady for four terms, and Vaithilingam has previously held the seat.

Another key contest is between A Namassivayam, the Puducherry home minister, and TPR Selvame, a former assembly deputy speaker. This closely watched battle will decide who will represent the Mannadipet constituency in the assembly. Selvame has previously won the seat in 2011 and 2016.

The Lawspet assembly constituency has seen a three-way battle between assembly speaker VP Sivakolundhu, incumbent legislator M Vaithianathan, and V Saminathan, a former Puducherry BJP president. This contest is expected to be fiercely contested, as all three candidates have a strong following in the area.

In the Mudaliarpet constituency, A Johnkumar, Puducherry's minority affairs minister, is taking on L Sambath, the sitting MLA. This contest is expected to be closely contested, as both candidates have a strong presence in the area.