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April 9, 2026 12:50 PM

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Puducherry records 17.41 per cent voter turnout in early hours of polling

Voting for all 30 Assembly constituencies in Puducherry commenced this morning. According to the Election Commission’s update at 9 a.m., the Union Territory recorded an overall voter turnout of 17.41 per cent.    Among the districts, Puducherry registered a turnout of 17.37 per cent, while Karaikal ...

April 8, 2026 7:19 PM

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Bombay HC bench at Goa quashes notification for Ponda Assembly by-election

The Bombay High Court bench at Goa has quashed the notification for the Ponda Assembly by-election, effectively cancelling the polling that was scheduled for April 9. The decision came after the court allowed petitions filed by Pritam Harmalkar and Ankita Kamat, who had challenged the validity of th...

April 8, 2026 6:58 PM

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All arrangements in place for Puducherry polls 2026

All arrangements are in place for the smooth conduct of polling in all the 30 Assembly constituencies of Puducherry. Polling will begin tomorrow at 7 AM and continue till 6 PM. Comprising four regions – Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam – the Union Territory has a total electorate of over 9.50 la...