Key statistics from the election:

• The NDA coalition comprised AINRC with 12 seats, BJP with 4, AIADMK with 1, and LJK with 1.
• The INDIA bloc secured 6 seats: DMK won 5 and Congress took 1.
• Independent candidates emerged victorious in three constituencies.
• TVK won two seats while its ally NMK won one seat.
• A historic voter turnout of 91.23% was recorded during these polls.

N Rangasamy, the incumbent chief minister and founder of AINRC, retained his position by winning the Thattanchavady constituency by a margin of 4,441 votes. He also triumphed in Mangalam constituency. Yet, several prominent candidates faced defeat, including R Selvam and V P Ramalingame—indicative of shifting allegiances among voters.

This election reflects not only local dynamics but also broader trends within Indian politics as various parties vie for influence in Puducherry. The election results set the stage for what could be an intriguing political climate leading up to future contests.

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