Puducherry Assembly Elections: Over 9.5 Lakh Voters Prepare to Cast Ballots
2026 assembly elections: Pondy goes for polling today with 9.5 lakh voters
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Puducherry is set for assembly elections today, with chief electoral officer P Jawahar predicting over 90% voter turnout. The election process is being observed by a delegation from six countries, and measures are in place to ensure a fair election, including the seizure of valuables and a crackdown on misinformation.
- 01Puducherry has 9.5 lakh registered voters for the assembly elections.
- 02Chief electoral officer P Jawahar anticipates a turnout exceeding 90%.
- 03Measures against electoral malpractice include the seizure of ₹8.4 crore worth of valuables.
- 04A delegation from six countries is observing the election process.
- 05The election department is actively combating misinformation through the Meipporul 2.0 application.
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Puducherry is preparing for its assembly elections today, with 9.5 lakh registered voters, including 5.03 lakh women, 4.46 lakh men, and 140 from the third gender. Chief electoral officer P Jawahar expressed confidence in achieving over 90% voter turnout, building on the 82.2% recorded in the 2021 elections. The election process is being monitored by a delegation of nine officials from six countries, including Kyrgyzstan and Bhutan. To ensure a fair election, the election department has seized valuables worth ₹8.4 crore and suspended nine government employees for political involvement. Additionally, the Meipporul 2.0 application has been launched to combat misinformation, successfully removing 113 misleading social media posts. The AINRC-led NDA coalition government is aiming for a second consecutive term in the union territory, which comprises 30 constituencies across Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam.
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The assembly elections will determine the governance of Puducherry, impacting local policies and administration.
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