Puducherry Assembly polls

Puducherry assembly election 2021: Voting in 30 constituencies today, 324 candidates in fray

The polling for 30 assembly seats in the Union Territory will commence today (April 6). Puducherry will vote in a single phase and the election will be a keen contest between the AINRC-led NDA and Congress-led Secular Democratic alliance.

Apr 06, 2021, 06:43 AM IST

Puducherry Assembly polls: 157 more candidates in fray than 2011

 The number of candidates contesting the May 16 Puducherry Assembly polls has risen from 187 in 2011 to 344 this time.

May 04, 2016, 12:54 PM IST

Puducherry Assembly Elections 2016: 366 nominations found valid at end of scrutiny

Election authorities here on Saturday found 366 nominations, including that of chief minister N Rangasamy, to be in order at the end of scrutiny of the papers filed by candidates contesting the May 16 Assembly polls in the Union Territory.

May 01, 2016, 00:21 AM IST

Puducherry polls: 137 temporary workers in govt college sacked

The workers were hired in February this year as 'Multi Purpose Workers' on consolidated wage payment scheme.

Apr 23, 2016, 23:03 PM IST

EC issues notification for 2016 Puducherry Assembly polls

The Election Commission on Friday issued notification for the May 16 Puducherry Assembly polls.

Apr 22, 2016, 14:33 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu to discuss BJP plan for Assembly polls with leaders

The BJP is an alliance partner of the ruling AINRC in Puducherry.

Jan 30, 2016, 14:18 PM IST