Voting commenced in Puducherry, India, on April 9, with 9.50 lakh voters eligible to cast their ballots in the assembly elections. Polling began at 7 am amid tight security, with voters eagerly lining up at 1,099 polling stations. The election features two main alliances: the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC), and the opposition INDIA bloc, which includes the Indian National Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi (VCK). Notably, actor-politician Vijay's Tamil Maanila Congress (TVK) and actor-director Seeman's Naam Tamilar Katchi (NTK) are also contesting, adding to the electoral excitement. Women voters, totaling 5.03 lakh, outnumber men, who account for 4.46 lakh voters. Authorities have identified 209 polling stations as vulnerable to ensure a smooth voting process.