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

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The AINRC-led National Democratic Alliance has secured 18 of the 30 seats in the Puducherry Assembly, establishing a clear majority. The All India N.R. Congress emerged as the largest contributor within the alliance with 12 seats, followed by the Bharatiya Janata Party with 4 seats. Allies All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi secured one seat each, completing the NDA tally.

The result gives the alliance a comfortable edge in the 30-member House, confirming its position in the Union Territory’s political landscape.

Trends from the Puducherry Assembly results show the All India NR Congress (AINRC) taking a clear lead, emerging as the frontrunner with 12 seats, including 11 wins and 1 lead. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) follows with 5 seats, all of which are confirmed wins so far, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is placed third with 4 seats. Actor-politician Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has made a modest entry with 2 seats, marking its presence in the electoral landscape. The Indian National Congress (INC) has managed 1 seat, reflecting a limited footprint in the current trends. Smaller regional players also feature in the tally, with the Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (LJK), All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK), and Neyam Makkal Kazhagam (NYMK) each securing 1 seat. Independents have collectively won 3 seats, indicating some localised influence. As counting continues, the final picture is expected to firm up, but early trends suggest a competitive yet AINRC-leaning mandate.

Union minister Piyush Goyal expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Puducherry for backing the NDA. He termed the verdict a decisive mandate, reflecting public trust in the alliance’s agenda of progress, welfare policies, and governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Highlighting the mandate, Narendra Modi said the people of Puducherry have once again blessed the NDA alliance. His remarks come as results indicate a clear advantage for the alliance, reinforcing its position to form the government in the Union Territory.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded NDA karyakartas for their exceptional grassroots efforts. He said workers stayed consistently connected with people and effectively communicated the alliance’s vision and track record, which played a key role in securing public support.

Rajnath Singh congratulated Chief Minister and AINRC leader N. Rangasamy on the NDA’s victory, calling it an impressive mandate. He also lauded BJP workers for their sustained efforts on the ground that contributed to the result.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed gratitude to voters for backing the NDA alliance. He said the “double engine government” will continue to drive development in the Union Territory, reflecting confidence after the alliance crossed the majority mark in the Assembly Election Result trends.

The opposition remains divided, with DMK winning 4 seats and leading in one more. TVK has secured 2 seats, while Congress has managed just 1.

Independents have won 3 seats, and smaller parties like NMK have limited impact.

The fragmented mandate on the opposition side further strengthens NDA’s position as trends indicate a stable government formation in Puducherry.

In a decisive turn, the NDA alliance has crossed the majority mark of 16 seats in the 30-member Assembly, positioning itself to form the government.

AINRC has emerged as the frontrunner, winning 9 seats and leading in 3 more, taking its tally to 12.

BJP has added 3 wins and is leading in one seat, while LJK and AIADMK have secured one seat each, pushing the alliance to a strong 18-seat mark.

The Left Democratic Front has been reduced to 35 seats, with CPI(M) winning 26 and CPI securing 8, alongside one seat for RJD. This marks a significant decline from its previous Assembly performance.

The BJP-led alliance has won 3 seats, while Independents and smaller parties together account for the remaining seats, reflecting a largely bipolar contest despite minor inroads by others.

The United Democratic Front has secured a sweeping mandate in Kerala, winning 99 seats and firmly establishing its return to power. The Congress led the alliance’s performance with 63 seats, while IUML contributed 22, ensuring a comfortable majority.

Allies such as Kerala Congress factions, RSP and others added to the tally, highlighting a broad and decisive endorsement for the UDF across regions.

The Congress-led alliance has dropped to 6 seats, with DMK leading the bloc at 5 seats and Congress reduced to just 1. Meanwhile, the ‘Others’ category has surged to 7 seats, including 3 for TVK, 3 Independents, and 1 NMK. The shifting numbers signal a more fragmented and dynamic electoral picture.

The BJP+ alliance continues to hold 17 seats, retaining its advantage in the Assembly Election Result 2026. AINRC dominates within the bloc with 11 seats, followed by BJP with 4, while AIADMK and LJK have secured 1 seat each. The alliance remains ahead as counting updates continue to evolve across constituencies.

The All India NR Congress (AINRC) has emerged as the frontrunner, winning 9 seats and leading in 2 more, taking its tally to 11 in the 30-member House. The party’s strong performance has powered the NDA alliance past the majority mark.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured 2 seats and is leading in 2 others, while ally Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi (LJK) has won 1 seat. Together, the NDA combine has crossed the crucial 16-seat threshold, positioning itself to form the next government in the Union Territory.

On the other side, the Congress-led bloc is trailing, with the Indian National Congress (INC) managing just 1 win so far. The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has put up a modest show, winning 2 seats and leading in 3.

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has made a noticeable entry, winning 2 seats and leading in 1, while the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) and Neyam Makkal Kazhagam (NYMK) have picked up one seat each.

Independents have also made their presence felt, winning 3 seats.

With counting nearing completion, the trends clearly indicate a decisive edge for the AINRC-led NDA alliance in Puducherry, marking a significant political shift in the region.

Celebrations erupted among NR Congress (AINRC) workers after candidate E Mohandoss secured victory in the Embalam constituency. Party supporters gathered to mark the win, highlighting AINRC’s strong performance. The victory adds to the BJP+ alliance tally, reinforcing its lead as constituency-wise results continue to be declared.

The Congress-led alliance has inched up to 8 seats, with both Congress and DMK securing 4 seats each. Meanwhile, the ‘Others’ category remains steady at 5 seats, including 3 Independents and 1 each from NMK and TVK. The evolving numbers suggest a competitive finish despite BJP+ retaining the advantage.