Mahe Assembly Election Results 2026

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Mahe Election Result 2026 Highlights: IND's T. Ashok Kumar with 8375 defeats INC's Ramesh Parambath

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IND's T. Ashok Kumar with 8375 defeats INC's Ramesh Parambath

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How are the political alliances performing in Puducherry?

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IND's T. Ashok Kumar leads with 8375 votes, INC's Ramesh Parambath close

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Mahe Election Result: T. Ashok Kumar leads in Mahe, Ramesh Parambath trails

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What are the statuses of the key candidates in Puducherry?

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Mahe Election Result: T. Ashok Kumar leads in Mahe, Ramesh Parambath trails

Full Coverage of Mahe Election Result

Mahe Assembly Constituency

Mahe is a unique urban enclave of Puducherry situated within Kerala, with a distinct cultural and political identity shaped by its history and geography. Despite its small size, it has an active electorate comprising middle-class families, traders, and government employees.

Economic activity revolves around trade, tourism, and public services. Political contests reflect both Puducherry and Kerala influences, with civic engagement playing a major role.

Political & Social Character:

Urban electorate with Kerala influence
Strong civic and cultural networks
Multi-party competition

Geography and Connectivity:

Coastal enclave within Kerala
Strong inter-state links
Hotspots
Commercial streets
Coastal areas
Govt institutions

Core Issues:

Urban infrastructure
Tourism and jobs
Public services

Voter Issues:

Middle class seeks employment
Traders want tourism growth
Governance and services key

Past Mahe Assembly Election Results

WINNER

Ramesh Parambath

INC

Number of Votes 9,744

Winning Party Voting %41.6

Winning Margin %1.3

Other Candidates - Mahe Assembly Constituency

Name
Party
Votes

N. Haridasan Master

IND

9,444

Adv. V.P. Abdul Rahman

AINRC

3,532

C.K. Ummer Master

SDPI

319

NOTA

NOTA

221

Janaky Teacher

DMDK

86

Sarath S Unnithan

IND

62

WINNER

Dr. V.Ramachandran

IND

Number of Votes 10,797

Winning Party Voting %46

Winning Margin %9.1

Other Candidates - Mahe Assembly Constituency

Name
Party
Votes

E. Valsaraj

INC

8,658

Abdul Rahman.V.P

AINRC

1,653

Devarajan.P.T.

BJP

1,653

C.K. Ummer Master

SDPI

206

K.E. Sulochana

IND

182

NOTA

NOTA

109

Bhaskaran.C.K.

ADMK

97

Janaky Teacher

IND

51

Shaj Kumar.V.V

PMK

49

Thayalakath Kadarkutty

IND

24

FAQ's

When will the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 be held?

Voting for the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 will take place on April 09, while the counting of votes will be held on 4 May.

When will voting take place in MAHE?

Polling for the MAHE Assembly seat will take place in the first phase on April 09, 2026.

When will the election result for MAHE be declared?

Vote counting and the declaration of results for the MAHE Assembly seat, along with all constituencies of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly, will be held on May 4, 2026.

Who won the Assembly election from MAHE in 2021?

In the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2021, the MAHE seat was won by INC. The winning candidate, Ramesh Parambath, secured 9744 votes. The runner-up was from IND, whose candidate N. Haridasan Master received 9444 votes.

What was the winning vote percentage of INC in MAHE in 2021?

In the previous election in MAHE, Ramesh Parambath secured victory as a candidate from INC. They received a total of 9744 votes, accounting for a vote share of 41.6%.

How many votes did Ramesh Parambath receive in the 2021 MAHE election?

In the 2021 election for the MAHE seat, INC candidate Ramesh Parambath won with 9744 votes. They defeated IND candidate N. Haridasan Master by a margin of 300 votes. N. Haridasan Master received 9444 votes in total.

Who was the runner-up in MAHE in 2021?

In the 2021 election for the MAHE seat, the runner-up was IND candidate N. Haridasan Master. They were defeated by INC candidate Ramesh Parambath. N. Haridasan Master secured a total of 9444 votes, losing by a margin of 300 votes.

How many seats are there in the Puducherry Assembly?

The Puducherry Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) has a total of 30 seats. Public representatives are elected directly.

Which party won the last Puducherry Assembly Elections?

In the Puducherry Assembly Elections held in 2021, AINRC won the most number of seats. AINRC won a total of 10 seats. The seat count for other parties was as follows: BJP (6), INC (2), OTH (12)

When will the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 results be announced?

Vote counting and declaration of results across all constituencies in Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 will be held on May 4, 2026.

President Murmu appoints N Rangasamy as Puducherry CM, oath on May 13

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Puducherry Election Result 2026 Highlights: AINRC powers NDA to 18 seats in Puducherry, majority secured

Puducherry Assembly Election Results 2026 Highlights: The high-stakes battle in the Union Territory for the 30 elected seats witnessed a fierce contest between the ruling NDA, led by Chief Minister N Rangasamy’s AINRC along with the BJP and AIADMK, and the opposition INDIA bloc, comprising the Congress and DMK. The election, held on April 9, recorded a near 90 per cent voter turnout. AINRC-led NDA secured 18 seats.

Lotus has bloomed from Gangotri to Gangasagar: PM on BJP's big win in Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who addressed Bharatiya Janata Party workers in Delhi on the party's superb performance in assembly elections, said that with a victory in West Bengal, 'lotus' has bloomed from Gangotri to Gangasagar.

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NDA to retain Puducherry with 16-20 seats: Axis My India exit poll

The Axis My India exit poll predicts a clear victory for the National Democratic Alliance in the Puducherry assembly elections, projecting 16 to 20 seats out of 30 following a 90 percent voter turnout.

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NDA to win second straight term in Puducherry, may get 16-20 seats: Exit polls

The BJP-led NDA will retain Puducherry for a second straight term and may get 16-20 seats, exit polls predicted. The DMK-led opposition alliance, which is hoping to return to power after five years, is likely to win 6-12 seats.

DMK-Congress 'confused alliance', AINRC-BJP 'exhausted one': TVK’s Vijay in Puducherry

He urged voters to support the party's "whistle" symbol in the Union Territory to usher in a "one-finger revolution", an apparent reference to a dialogue from one of his movies.

PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Puducherry ahead of assembly polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held a mega roadshow in Puducherry just days ahead of the crucial assembly elections.

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Why Puducherry is not so cherry for INDIA bloc

Seat-sharing delays between the Indian National Congress and Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam have led to multiple “friendly contests” in Puducherry, with both parties fielding candidates in overlapping constituencies. The late pact has triggered on-ground rivalry, exposing coordination gaps within the INDIA bloc.

Jolt to Congress-DMK alliance as VCK goes solo in Puducherry, to contest 3 seats

The Congress-DMK alliance in Puducherry faced a setback after the VCK decided to contest independently in three Assembly seats for the April 9 polls, while extending support to alliance candidates in the remaining constituencies.

TVK goes solo in Puducherry, names candidates for all 30 Assembly constituencies

The party said it will contest all the 30 constituencies on its own. TVK's list includes two women, who have been fielded from Mangalam and Kadirkamam in Puducherry region.