Historic Voter Turnout of 91.23% Recorded in Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026
Puducherry Assembly election 2026: Voter turnout stands at 91.23%, the highest in the Union Territory’s history
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Puducherry, India, achieved a record voter turnout of 91.23% in the 2026 Assembly elections, marking the highest participation in the Union Territory's history. The turnout includes 89.87% from Electronic Voting Machines and 1.36% from postal ballots, reflecting strong electoral engagement among the 950,639 registered voters.
- 01Puducherry recorded a historic voter turnout of 91.23% in the 2026 Assembly elections.
- 02The turnout includes 89.87% from Electronic Voting Machines and 1.36% from postal ballots.
- 03A total of 950,639 electors were registered for the elections.
- 04The elections concluded on April 9, 2026.
- 05This marks the highest voter participation in Puducherry's electoral history.
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The 2026 Assembly elections in Puducherry, India, witnessed a remarkable voter turnout of 91.23%, the highest ever recorded in the Union Territory's history. The Puducherry Elections Department reported that 89.87% of the total 950,639 registered voters cast their votes using Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs), while approximately 12,000 postal ballots accounted for 1.36% of the electorate. This significant engagement reflects the citizens' commitment to participating in the democratic process, with the elections concluding on April 9, 2026.
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The high voter turnout indicates a strong civic engagement among Puducherry residents, which may influence future policy decisions and governance.
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