BJP candidate M. Arulmurugan canvasses votes in Karaikal North on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The BJP, which is yet to secure an Assembly victory in Karaikal district, is seeking to achieve a breakthrough in this election by contesting three of the five constituencies, up from its usual one or two seats in previous polls, signalling growing organisational ambition and confidence in the region. As part of the N.R. Congress-led NDA in Puducherry, the BJP is contesting Karaikal North and Neravy–T.R. Pattinam against DMK candidates, while taking on the Congress in Thirunallar. Published – March 28, 2026 06:32 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Assam BJP expels nine rebels contesting as Independents LPG shortage cripples hostels and small hotels in Vizianagaram