V. Vigneshwaran, Joint Secretary of BJP Medical Wing in Puducherry, files his nomination papers as an Independent from Nedungadu, a seat allotted to N.R. Congress. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Rebel candidates in Karaikal have exposed the fissures within key electoral alliances ahead of the Puducherry Assembly elections. While party leaders insist rebels will withdraw and face disciplinary action, developments on the ground point to underlying tensions over seat-sharing and the enduring role of individual influence in the region’s electoral politics. Published – March 25, 2026 08:03 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 Most Americans say U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far, poll finds Global women’s conference at Osmania University