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Puducherry poll: From CM Rangasamy to ex-CM Vaithilingam, heavyweights to watch out for

Puducherry's 2026 Assembly elections are set for a nail-biting finish with a record 89.83% voter turnout. The main battle is between the ruling AINRC-BJP NDA and the Congress-DMK alliance, featuring high-profile leaders in key constituencies. Counting for all 30 seats is schedule

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Puducherry poll: From CM Rangasamy to ex-CM Vaithilingam, heavyweights to watch out forPuducherry's 2026 Assembly elections are set for a nail-biting finish with a record 89.83% voter turnout. The main battle is between the ruling AINRC-BJP NDA and the Congress-DMK alliance, featuring high-profile leaders in key constituencies. Counting for all 30 seats is schedule
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