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Puducherry Votes: Ex-CM Narayanasamy Confident of INDI Alliance Victory

Polling is underway in Puducherry to elect its 30-member Legislative Assembly. Former Chief Minister V Narayanasamy expressed confidence that the INDI alliance would form the next government. The election features a contest between the ruling NDA, the Congress-DMK led INDIA bloc, and Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam. The counting of votes will be held on May 4.

Key Points: Puducherry Polls: Ex-CM Confident of INDI Alliance Win

  • Polling underway for 30 assembly seats
  • Over 10 lakh voters eligible to cast ballots
  • Contest between NDA, INDIA bloc, and TVK
  • Vote counting scheduled for May 4
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Puducherry: Former CM Narayanasamy confident of INDI alliance win

Former Puducherry CM V Narayanasamy casts vote, expresses confidence in INDI alliance forming government. Key details on the assembly election.

"The people of Puducherry want the INDI alliance to come to power. - V Narayanasamy"

Puducherry, April 9

Polling is underway in Puducherry, and former Chief Minister and Congress leader V Narayanasamy cast his vote at the polling station at VOC Govt School on Thursday.

He expressed confidence that the INDI alliance would form the next government and urged citizens to turn out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right.

Speaking to the reporters, Narayanasamy said, "The people of Puducherry want the INDI alliance to come to power. I am confident that the INDI alliance will form the government here. I request the people to come in large numbers to exercise their democratic right."

Puducherry is voting for a total of 30 seats. A total of 10,14,070 electors are eligible to exercise their franchise to elect the 30-member Legislative Assembly.

The electorate comprises 5,39,125 female voters, 4,74,788 male voters, and 157 voters belonging to the Third gender category. Out of this, 24,156 voters belong to the age group of 18-19 years, while 6,034 voters belong to the senior citizen category (aged 85 and above).

In Puducherry, the contest involves the ruling NDA, which includes the All India NR Congress, the BJP and the Congress-DMK alliance. Actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is seeking to make it triangular.

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) includes the All India NR Congress (AINRC) led by Chief Minister N Rangasamy, which is contesting 16 assembly constituencies, the BJP contesting 10 seats, and both the AIADMK and LJK, each contesting two seats.

The INDIA bloc includes Congress, which is contesting 16 assembly constituencies, and the DMK, contesting 14 seats. VCK, which is part of the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) in Tamil Nadu, has decided to contest on three assembly seats in Puducherry independently after being offered only one.

The current term of the 30-member Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory is set to expire on June 15. The counting of votes will be held on May 4, the ECI announced.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I respect Narayanasamy ji's confidence, the last tenure had its issues with governance. Voters are smart and will judge on work, not just alliances. Hope whoever wins delivers on promises this time.
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Rohit P
Interesting to see actor Vijay's party entering the fray! Makes it a true three-cornered fight. Puducherry needs stable administration, not political experiments. The NDA has done decent work, should get another chance.
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Sarah B
The inclusion of 157 third-gender voters is a progressive step for Indian democracy. Every vote counts! Excited to see the results on May 4th.
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Vikram M
Alliance politics is getting too complicated. Congress-DMK, NDA with multiple parties, now TVK... Voters just want bijli, sadak, paani. Hope the focus remains on these basic issues for the common man.
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Kavya N
As a first-time voter from Puducherry, I'm proud to exercise my franchise! The high number of young voters like me shows we are engaged. We want jobs and a clean environment. Our future is at stake.

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