Watch: What’s the poll scene in Puducherry elections?

Puducherry heads to the polls on April 9, 2026, with counting on May 4. The contest features a late AINRC-BJP seat-sharing deal, coordination issues within the Congress-DMK alliance, and the presence of rebel candidates and new entrants like TVK. With multiple players and shifting loyalties, the election remains open and closely contested. Here’s all you need to know.