Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 Set for April 9 with Strict Monitoring
Puducherry Assembly election 2026: Polling to commence at 7 a.m. on April 9
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Polling for the Puducherry Assembly elections will take place on April 9, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Election Department has seized voter inducement materials worth approximately ₹8.4 crores as part of their enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC).
- 01Polling will occur on April 9, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- 02The Election Department has seized inducements worth around ₹8.4 crores.
- 031,099 polling stations will be operational across the Union Territory.
- 04Strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct is in place.
- 05Chief Electoral Officer P. Jawahar confirmed readiness for the elections.
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The Puducherry Assembly elections are scheduled for April 9, 2026, with polling hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. across 1,099 polling stations in the Union Territory. Chief Electoral Officer P. Jawahar reported that various squads from the Election Department have seized potential voter inducement materials valued at approximately ₹8.4 crores during the campaign period. This action is part of the strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) to ensure fair elections. The department is fully prepared to conduct the elections smoothly, emphasizing their commitment to uphold electoral integrity.
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The enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct and the seizure of inducements aim to ensure a fair electoral process, impacting the integrity of the elections.
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