High Voter Turnout in Puducherry's Karaikal District Assembly Polls
Puducherry Assembly election 2026: Polling peaceful in Karaikal amid heavy turnout
The Hindu
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Polling in the five Assembly constituencies of Karaikal district, Puducherry, on April 9, 2026, was marked by a peaceful atmosphere and a high voter turnout of 86.12%. The turnout varied across constituencies, with Thirunallar recording the highest at 87.78%.
- 01Overall voter turnout in Karaikal district was 86.12%.
- 02Thirunallar constituency had the highest turnout at 87.78%.
- 03Polling occurred peacefully across all constituencies.
- 04A total of 1,56,250 voters were eligible to participate.
- 05There were 41 candidates contesting across five constituencies.
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The Assembly elections in Karaikal district of Puducherry on April 9, 2026, witnessed a peaceful polling process, achieving an impressive overall voter turnout of 86.12%. The turnout varied by constituency, with Thirunallar leading at 87.78%, followed closely by Nedungadu (SC) at 87.45% and Neravy–T.R. Pattinam at 87.14%. Karaikal North and Karaikal South recorded turnouts of 86.12% and 82.98%, respectively. A total of 1,56,250 voters were eligible to vote, with 41 candidates contesting for seats across these constituencies. The peaceful conduct of the elections reflects the democratic engagement of the electorate in the region.
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The high voter turnout indicates strong civic engagement and interest in the democratic process among the residents of Karaikal district.
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