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Congress-DMK Seal Puducherry Pact: 16 Seats for Congress, 14 for DMK in 2026

The Congress and DMK have finalized a seat-sharing agreement for the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections, with Congress contesting 16 constituencies and the DMK contesting 14. The DMK's election in-charge stated they will further share their allotted seats with other alliance partners. In the opposing NDA camp, the BJP and AINRC are contesting 10 and 16 seats respectively. The election for the 30-member assembly is scheduled for April 9, with vote counting on May 4.

Key Points: Congress-DMK Seat Sharing for 2026 Puducherry Assembly Polls

  • Congress-DMK seat-sharing pact finalised
  • BJP-AINRC alliance contests 26 seats
  • 2026 polls scheduled for April 9
  • 2021 saw AINRC emerge as largest party
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Congress to contest 16 seats, DMK 14 in Puducherry Assembly polls

Congress to contest 16 seats & DMK 14 in Puducherry 2026 polls. BJP, AINRC alliance details and past election results analyzed.

"We will share seats among the alliance parties in the 14 seats allotted to DMK - Jagadrakshagan"

Puducherry, March 23

Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Congress on Monday reached a seat-sharing pact for the 2026 Puducherry Assembly elections.

30 constituencies in Puducherry will undergo polls, with Congress to contest 16 and the DMK to contest on 14 seats.

"We will share seats among the alliance parties in the 14 seats allotted to DMK," the party's Puducherry election in-charge Jagadrakshagan said.

Congress and DMK are also alliance partners in Tamil Nadu, where the Chief Minister MK Stalin-led party allotted the Congress 28 of 234 seats for the 2026 Assembly elections.

In the 2021 Puducherry Assembly Elections, AINRC emerged as the largest party with 10 seats, followed by DMK with six seats, while BJP and Congress won six seats each. The voter turnout was recorded at 84.8 per cent.

While in the 2016 elections, Congress had secured a majority with 15 seats, AINRC won eight seats, AIADMK bagged four seats, and DMK got two seats, with voter turnout at 83.6 per cent.

Meanwhile, in the NDa camp, the BJP is contesting 10 seats, the All India NR Congress (AINRC) is contesting on 16 constituencies, AIADMK and Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi (LJK) are contesting on two seats each.

The BJP's first list of candidates was released on March 21. According to the list, A Namassivayam will contest from Mannadipet, while E Theeppainthan will contest from Oussoudu (SC). PML Kalyanasundaram will contest from Kalapet, and A Johnkumar from Mudaliarpet.

Embalam R Selvam will contest from Manavely, GNS Rajasekaran from Thirunallar and A Dineshan from Mahe.

The BJP released a second list to announce M Arulmurugan as its candidate from the Karaikal South constituency.

The Union Territory of Puducherry is all set to hold the 2026 Assembly Election on April 9 in a single phase, with counting of votes scheduled to take place on May 4.

- ANI

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Priya S
As someone from Tamil Nadu, it's interesting to see the same alliance pattern here. DMK giving 16 seats to Congress seems fair based on past performance. But the real test will be on the ground - will the workers cooperate? 🤔
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Aman W
The NDA's seat split (BJP 10, AINRC 16) looks more straightforward. AINRC is the incumbent force. Alliance arithmetic is one thing, but Puducherry voters have shown they vote for stability and development. High turnout means people are engaged!
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Sarah B
Respectfully, I hope all parties focus less on seat-sharing drama and more on their concrete plans for Puducherry's future. Water issues, tourism, and job creation for youth should be the real headlines. The voter turnout is impressive and deserves serious agendas.
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Karthik V
Congress getting 16 seats is a bit of a gamble after they only won 6 last time. DMK is being a generous big brother. But in politics, nothing is free - they'll expect full support in Tamil Nadu in return. It's all about the larger picture.
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Meera T
The candidate lists are out, now the real work begins. I just want a government that works for the people of Puducherry, regardless of the party symbol. Our UT has so much potential! Fingers crossed for a good outcome. 🙏

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