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NDA Tightens Grip on Puducherry with Rangasamy, Namassivayam Wins

The NDA alliance strengthened its position in Puducherry Assembly elections with key victories. BJP candidate A. Namassivayam won Mannadipet by a margin of 6,110 votes. Chief Minister N. Rangasamy retained Thattanchavady with a 4,441-vote margin. Early trends showed NDA leading in 13 seats, while the Congress-led alliance managed leads in just six.

Key Points: NDA Wins Key Puducherry Seats; Leads in 13

  • NDA leads in 13 of 30 Assembly seats
  • BJP's Namassivayam wins Mannadipet by 6,110 votes
  • CM Rangasamy retains Thattanchavady by 4,441 votes
  • Congress-led alliance leads in only 6 seats
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NDA tightens grip on Puducherry as Rangasamy, Namassivayam register key wins

NDA strengthens Puducherry hold as Rangasamy, Namassivayam win big. BJP leads in 13 seats; Congress struggles. Check latest trends.

"The expanded margin this time reflects stronger consolidation of support in favour of the BJP in the constituency. - BJP candidate A. Namassivayam"

Puducherry, May 4

The NDA alliance strengthened its position in the Puducherry Assembly election results on Monday, with key victories and early trends indicating a clear edge over the Congress-led front.

In a significant result, BJP candidate A. Namassivayam secured a decisive victory from the Mannadipet Assembly constituency, defeating his Congress rival TPR Selvame by a margin of 6,110 votes. The win marks a notable improvement for the BJP leader, who had won the seat by a much narrower margin of 2,750 votes in the 2021 elections.

The expanded margin this time reflects stronger consolidation of support in favour of the BJP in the constituency.

Meanwhile, Chief Minister N. Rangasamy retained his stronghold of Thattanchavady, winning the seat by 4,441 votes. The victory reinforces Rangasamy's continued political dominance in the constituency and bolsters the position of the All India NR Congress (AINRC), a key constituent of the NDA alliance in the union territory.

As counting progressed across Puducherry, the NDA alliance surged ahead with leads in 13 seats, indicating a comfortable advantage in the 30-member Assembly.

The AINRC emerged as the principal contributor within the alliance, accounting for the majority of these leads, while the BJP's improved performance in select constituencies added to the coalition's momentum.

In contrast, the Congress-led alliance struggled to keep pace, managing leads in just six seats in early trends.

Within the opposition bloc, the DMK was ahead in three constituencies, while the Congress led in two, reflecting a fragmented performance that has so far failed to challenge the NDA's dominance.

Interestingly, candidates outside the major alliances also made their presence felt.

Independents were leading in three constituencies, while actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) opened its account in Puducherry by leading in one seat.

These "Others," holding a total of four seats in early trends, could prove crucial in the event of tighter margins in the final rounds of counting.

With counting still underway, the trends suggest a clear advantage for the NDA alliance, even as the Congress-led front looks to regain ground in the remaining rounds.

- IANS

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Sneha F
Rangasamy is a seasoned politician, no doubt. But 13 out of 30 seats for NDA? That's not a landslide, it's a working majority. Let's see if they deliver on basic infrastructure and employment. Puducherry deserves better roads and water supply. 🏗️
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Abhishek O
Interesting to see TVK opening its account in Puducherry. Vijay is building a political footprint beyond Tamil Nadu. If 'Others' hold the balance with 4 seats, they could become kingmakers. Democracy at work! 🙌
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Priya S
Congress and DMK alliance seems weak here. Just 6 seats combined? They need to introspect why voters are turning away. But NDA should not be complacent—governance is the real test, not just winning seats.
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Daniel Q
As someone who follows Indian politics from abroad, this is a clear sign that regional parties aligning with BJP are gaining ground. But margins are still close in many seats—democracy is alive and well in Puducherry! 🇮🇳
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Arun Y
I'm from Puducherry and honestly, elections here are always about local issues, not national hype. Let's see what Rangasamy does this term—he has a history of switching alliances. Stability is what we need. 🤞

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