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  Puducherry Assembly Election 2026: Complete list of AINRC, BJP, AIADMK and LJK candidates

  India | April 08, 2026 16:17 IST

  A total of 294 individuals are competing in the elections, comprising 34 candidates from national parties, 63 from state parties, 80 from registered but unrecognised parties, and 117 independent contenders.

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  Puducherry polls: CM Rangasamy says alliance sealed with BJP, seat-sharing will be announced soon

  India | March 20, 2026 14:26 IST

  Rangasamy is likely to contest the elections from two constituencies this time. It has now become clear that the NR Congress will continue to lead the NDA alliance in Puducherry.

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  Congress wrests lone Lok Sabha seat in Puducherry from AINRC

  India | May 24, 2019 11:14 IST

  Vaithilingam polled 4,44,981 votes while his nearest rival K Narayanasamy of AINRC, a doctor-turned-politician garnered 2,47,956 votes.

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  Congress accuses Modi govt of adopting 'unfair labour practices'

  National | March 23, 2015 10:59 IST

  Puducherry:Opposition Congress has charged ruling AINRC with adopting unfair labour practices, as seen in delay in disbursing pending wages to temporary staff of the Civil Supplies Corporation (PAPSCO) and initiating action against staff seeking wages.PCC

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  DMK asks voters to teach AINRC, Congress a lesson

  National | April 07, 2014 22:10 IST

  Puducherry: The Puducherry unit of the DMK today asked the electorate to teach a lesson to the AINRC and the Congress for their “failure” to protect people against anti-social elements‘ and maintain law and order

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  Ruling Puducherry Party AINRC Retains Indira Nagar Seat

  India | October 20, 2011 11:23 IST

  Puducherry, Oct 20:  The ruling All India NR Congress (AINRC) today retained its Indira Nagar seat in the crucial byelection that would have impacted its survival, when its candidate A Tamilselvane defeated his nearest rival

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  Jaya Asks People To Vote Out Congress

  National | March 30, 2011 7:50 IST

  Puducherry, Mar 29: AIADMK General Secretary Jayalalithaa today launched a scathing attack on the Congress Government here, accusing of failure to maintain law and order and neglecting development of the union territory."There is no protection

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  Stalemate In Puducherry In Cong-DMK Seat Sharing Talks

  National | March 20, 2011 19:48 IST

  Puducherry, Mar 20: Stalemate continues between the ruling Congress and its ally DMK in Puducherry in seat sharing talks over the 30-member territorial assembly after two rounds of discussions here.While Congress maintains that it should