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Puducherry backs NDA again as N Rangasamy wins big for second term
Politics
Published on 4 May 2026
Rangasamy wins Thattanchavady as NDA races past majority
Puducherry voters appear to be backing the NDA for a second straight term, with the AINRC-led alliance positioned to form the government. Incumbent Chief Minister N Rangasamy won the Thattanchavady constituency, while Election Commission trends show AINRC leading across multiple seats. With 16 seats needed to govern in a 30-member assembly, the NDA’s path to majority looks strong.
- AINRC-led NDA is set to form government in Puducherry
- Chief Minister N Rangasamy won Thattanchavady
- EC trends show AINRC leading in multiple seats
- Alliance needs 16 of 30 for majority
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