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The AINRC-led NDA achieved a significant victory in Puducherry, winning 18 out of 30 seats despite a strong challenge from the INDIA bloc. The recent assembly elections recorded a historic voter turnout of 91.23%. This marks a notable achievement for the NDA coalition, which includes the All India NR Congress (AINRC), BJP, and AIADMK.

Election results breakdown:

• NDA won 18 seats: AINRC 12, BJP 4, AIADMK 1, LJK 1.
• INDIA bloc secured six seats: DMK 5 and Congress 1.
• Independent candidates won three seats.
• TVK won two seats and its ally NMK won one seat.

N Rangasamy led the AINRC to victory, winning the Thattanchavady constituency by a margin of 4,441 votes. He also claimed victory in the Mangalam constituency. Several constituencies had neck-and-neck battles with slim margins. Prominent candidates who lost include R Selvam, R Siva, V P Ramalingame, and M Vaithianathan.

The AINRC was founded by N Rangasamy, who is the incumbent chief minister. The election results reflect shifting dynamics among political parties in Puducherry as they prepare for future challenges. The next assembly session will likely address key issues raised during the campaign.