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Puducherry

Capital: Puducherry

Chief Minister
NR
N. Rangasamy
AINRAINRCNDA
18
Ruling Seats
of 30 total
2026
Last Election
2031
Next Election
60%
Majority Share
Assembly Composition
AINRC18
Others12
AINRC: 18Others: 12
Political Analytics
Majority Strength60%
0Majority mark30
Lok Sabha Seats1 / 543
Parties that have ruled
AINRAINRCINCINC
AINRC win streak2 elections
Last election turnout78.9%
Avg historical turnout83%
Ruling AllianceNDA
Demographics
Population
15.0 Cr
Literacy
86.6%
GDP per Capita
₹166K/yr
Urbanization
68.3%
Sex Ratio
1037/1000
Area
479 km²
Key Info
RegionSouth India
TypeUnion Territory
CapitalPuducherry
Lok Sabha Seats1
Elections on record6
Parties ruled2
Election History
2026AINRAINRC18/30
89.87% out
2021AINRAINRC10/30
82.5% out
2016INCINC15/30
83.6% out
2011AINRAINRC15/30
84.3% out
2006INCINC14/30
80.2% out
2001INCINC16/30
78.9% out
Voter Turnout Trend
89.87%
2026
82.5%
2021
83.6%
2016
84.3%
2011
80.2%
2006
78.9%
2001
Winning Seat Share by Election
2026
60%18/30
2021
33%10/30
2016
50%15/30
2011
50%15/30
2006
47%14/30
2001
53%16/30
Key Politicians from Puducherry