N Rangasamy, founder of AINRC, has staked his claim to form the government in Puducherry after meeting the Lieutenant Governor. He submitted a letter of support from assembly members and was re-elected leader of the NDA legislature party. Following the recent assembly polls, the NDA retained power in the Union Territory, setting up the next steps for government formation.
Counting is officially set to begin at 8 AM for the Thattanchavady constituency in Puducherry as the 2026 election results take shape. All eyes are on the high-stakes contest between CM N Rangasamy and V Vaithilingam, with observers tracking round-wise trends, vote margins, and NDA vs Congress shifts as early indicators emerge.
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