Rangasamy Leads AINRC to Victory in Puducherry's Assembly Elections

In Puducherry, Chief Minister N Rangasamy and his AINRC party are seeing significant triumphs as vote counting continues following the April 9 elections. The Election Commission reports that Rangasamy, contesting from two constituencies, has a notable lead in Thattanchavady by 3,591 votes.

Alongside him, AINRC candidates R Ravikumar, Vaiyapuri Manikandan, C Aiyappan, E Mohandoss, P Rajavelu, and P R N Thirumurugan are ahead in Villianur, Muthialpet, Ariankuppam, Enbalam, Nettapakkam, and Karaikal North constituencies.

In addition to the AINRC's success, BJP candidates A Namassivayam and T K SM Meenatchisundaram also hold leads in Mannadipet and Neravy T R Pattinam. This election marks a significant phase in the political landscape of the Union Territory.

(With inputs from agencies.)