Puducherry has scripted history by recording the highest-ever voter turnout in its Assembly elections, reflecting an exceptional display of democratic participation across the Union Territory. The Union Territory has recorded an overall voter turnout of 89.78%, surpassing all previous records. The earlier highest turnout was registered in 2011, when 85.57% of voters exercised their franchise.
Since its first Assembly elections in 1964, Puducherry has maintained a consistently strong record in voter participation. Over the years, voter turnout has crossed the 80% mark in eight out of the fifteen Assembly elections held so far. The turnout of nearly 90% recorded this year has taken that electoral performance to a new high, setting fresh benchmarks. Among constituencies, Uussudu recorded the highest turnout at 94.0%, while Mahe reported the lowest at 77.41%.
Significantly, 14 constituencies crossed the 9% mark, while the rest of the constituencies, except Mahe, recorded over 80% polling. Following the conclusion of polling, the used Electronic Voting Machines have been sealed and are being moved to strong rooms set up at six centres across Puducherry. Three-tier security has been put in place for their safe custody, involving the Central Armed Police Forces, Puducherry Armed Police, and the Puducherry Civil Police. 294 candidates now await the people’s verdict in this high-turnout election. Prominent among them are Chief Minister N. Rangasamy, Pradesh Congress Committee President V. Vaithilingam MP, BJP State President V. P. Ramalingam, Home Minister A. Namassivayam, Legislative Assembly Speaker R. Selvam, and Opposition Leader R. Siva. Leaders from various political parties expressed confidence that the higher voter turnout will work in their favour. Counting of votes will be held on the 4th of May.
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