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Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections

Puducherry Lok Sabha constituency is the only constituency in the Union Territory of Puducherry. As per the implementation of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of India in 1962, Pondicherry became a Union Territory.

The Puducherry Lok Sabha constituency is not reserved for Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes candidates. According to the 2011 Census, the total population here is 12,47,953. Literacy rate is also high, which is 85.85%.

The electors in the Puducherry Lok Sabha Constituency will cast their votes on April 18 in the second phase of 2019 Lok Sabha election.

R Radhakrishnan of the All India NR Congress (AINRC) is the sitting member of Parliament from the Puducherry Lok Sabha constituency.

In the 2014 Lok Saha polls, R Radhakrishnan was elected from this seat.

The AINRC candidate defeated V Narayanasamy from Indian National Congress (INC) by a margin of 60,854 votes.

The candidates from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), Pattali Makkal Katchi(PMK), Communist Party of India (CPI) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also competed for this seat in the 2014 Lok Sabha election.

In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, the primary electoral contest for the seat is between the AINRC, AIADMK, DMK, CPI, All India Trinamool Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress.

Lok Sabha election 2019 will take place in seven phases across the country – on April 11, April 18, April 23, April 29, May 6, May 12 and May 19. The results would be declared on May 23.

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Candidates Party Status Votes
Ve. Vaithilingam INC

Won

444981
Dr. Narayanasamy Kesavan AINRC

Lost

247956
Dr.M.A.S. Subramanian MNM

Lost

38068
N.Sharmila Begum NTK

Lost

22857
Nota NOTA

Lost

12199
N. Tamizh Marane IND

Lost

4791
M.Krishnamurthy IND

Lost

3579
A.G.Pathimaraj BSP

Lost

2689
Ims. Balaji Naikar IND

Lost

2546
K.Arunachalam AIMK

Lost

2201
D.Ramesh IND

Lost

1653
S.Baskaran PDDP

Lost

1319
U.Muthu SUCI

Lost

1285
S.Thangavelu IND

Lost

1002
S.Mothilal CPI(ML)(L)

Lost

905
Tiravitamankai@Lourdhumary IND

Lost

870
S. Thirugnanam ACDP

Lost

674
V. Ramamurthi IND

Lost

642
K. Ramadass IND

Lost

543

Puducherry News

PM Narendra Modi to visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, lay foundation stone of several projects: Check details

PM Narendra Modi to visit Tamil Nadu and Puducherry, lay foundation stone of several projects: Check details

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate a 100-bed girls’ hostel at Lawspet, Puducherry. It has been constructed for female athletes at a cost of about Rs 12 crore, under the aegis of the Sports Authority

Feb 23, 2021, 23:49 PM IST
Narayanaswamy resigns as Puducherry CM after losing majority in Assembly, attacks Centre

Narayanaswamy resigns as Puducherry CM after losing majority in Assembly, attacks Centre

Ahead of the result of the floor test, Narayanasamy alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party was forcibly trying to implement Hindi in the UT, which follows the two-language system.  Addressing the

Feb 22, 2021, 13:15 PM IST
Puducherry ruling alliance loses two more MLAs a day before floor test

Puducherry ruling alliance loses two more MLAs a day before floor test

In a dramatic development, Congress' K Lakshminarayanan and DMK`s K Venkatesan announced their resignations. Puducherry`s in charge Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararjan on February 18 had asked Chief

Feb 21, 2021, 20:14 PM IST
Puducherry Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararjan asks CM Narayanasamy to prove majority on February 22

Puducherry Lt Governor Tamilisai Soundararjan asks CM Narayanasamy to prove majority on February 22

The strength of both the ruling and opposition camps stand at 14 in the 33-member house, including three nominated legislators of the BJP. The assembly has five vacancies. Congress' own strength is

Feb 18, 2021, 18:39 PM IST
Thank all those who were a part my journey, says Kiran Bedi after being removed as LG of Puducherry

Thank all those who were a part my journey, says Kiran Bedi after being removed as LG of Puducherry

Kiran Bedi took to Twitter to share a 'Thank You' note. She thanked the government of India, the public officials and the people of Puducherry. She asserted that throughout her stint her team at Raj

Feb 17, 2021, 11:44 AM IST
Congress government in Puducherry slips into minority as one more party MLA resigns

Congress government in Puducherry slips into minority as one more party MLA resigns

Congress MLA A John Kumar, a close confidant of Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy, resigned on Tuesday. This has come as yet another setback to the ruling Congress dispensation ahead of the

Feb 16, 2021, 12:26 PM IST
IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry for next 3 days

IMD predicts heavy rainfall over Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry for next 3 days

IMD also predicted severe cold wave conditions at some parts over Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi.

Jan 12, 2021, 15:44 PM IST
Cyclone Nivar: Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviews preparations; assures Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh of full support

Cyclone Nivar: Union Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviews preparations; assures Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Andhra Pradesh of full support

The Chief Secretaries informed the NCMC about their preparedness. DG, IMD briefed the committee about the latest situation of Nivar cyclone. 

Nov 24, 2020, 21:58 PM IST
Cyclone Nivar to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts with wind speed of 120-130 km per hour on Wednesday: IMD

Cyclone Nivar to cross Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coasts with wind speed of 120-130 km per hour on Wednesday: IMD

Cyclone Nivar is the second cyclone in the Bay of Bengal this year. In May, Cyclone Amphan had developed into a 'super cyclonic storm'.

Nov 24, 2020, 21:01 PM IST
Madras Atomic Power Station braces for Cyclone Nivar; Tamil Nadu declares public holiday on Wednesday

Madras Atomic Power Station braces for Cyclone Nivar; Tamil Nadu declares public holiday on Wednesday

The Madras Atomic Power Station situated in Kalpakkam, 70-km away from Chennai city and adjoining the Bay of Bengal, has activated its Cyclone protection machinery as Tamil Nadu and Puducherry brace

Nov 24, 2020, 18:44 PM IST
Puducherry imposes new lockdown measures to contain rising COVID-19 cases; all shops to function till 2 PM only

Puducherry imposes new lockdown measures to contain rising COVID-19 cases; all shops to function till 2 PM only

The total number of coronavirus cases by 8 AM on Monday in Puducherry has touched 366, out of which 218 are still active.

Jun 22, 2020, 15:40 PM IST
Congress sets up committees for better coordination between party and state government

Congress sets up committees for better coordination between party and state government

Prior to the list of Coordination Committees, Congress has also released a list of its Manifesto Implementation Committees for the Congress-ruled states of  Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and

Jan 20, 2020, 22:15 PM IST
IMD issues thunderstorm warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

IMD issues thunderstorm warning for Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

Dense fog is predicted in isolated pockets over Punjab, Haryana and West Uttar Pradesh.

Dec 07, 2019, 10:17 AM IST
Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; schools, colleges shut, exams of Madras University, Anna University postponed

Heavy rains lash Tamil Nadu, Puducherry; schools, colleges shut, exams of Madras University, Anna University postponed

Examinations of Madras University and Anna University scheduled for December 2 have been postponed in view of heavy rainfall forecast in the area.

Dec 02, 2019, 07:00 AM IST
Heavy rains bring life to standstill in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu

Heavy rains bring life to standstill in Puducherry, Tamil Nadu

The IMD has advised fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas for the next couple of days.

Dec 01, 2019, 10:33 AM IST
Puducherry beggar found with Rs 12,000 in cash, has Rs 2 lakh in bank account

Puducherry beggar found with Rs 12,000 in cash, has Rs 2 lakh in bank account

The beggar identified as Parvatham (70), claimed that she earned the money by seeking alms from the devotees visiting the temple. Parvatham was found ill outside the temple where she was requesting

Nov 08, 2019, 06:59 AM IST
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry expected to receive heavy rainfall on Sunday: IMD

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry expected to receive heavy rainfall on Sunday: IMD

The IMD also forecast that some isolated places over Chhattisgarh, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathawada and Konkan would witness heavy rainfall on Sunday.

Oct 20, 2019, 10:42 AM IST
Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to receive heavy rainfall today: IMD

Tamil Nadu, Puducherry to receive heavy rainfall today: IMD

IMD predicted that Coastal & South Interior Karnataka, Lakshadweep, Telangana, Coastal Andhra Pradesh and Yanam and Rayalaseema are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day.

Oct 17, 2019, 09:44 AM IST
Heavy rain predicted in Kerala, Karnataka today

Heavy rain predicted in Kerala, Karnataka today

The weather forecast agency further predicted that Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal are also likely to witness heavy downpour throughout the day.

Oct 15, 2019, 09:36 AM IST
Centre to control J&K Police like Delhi, Puducherry

Centre to control J&K Police like Delhi, Puducherry

The move will follow similar administrative measures adopted in the Union Territories of Delhi and Puducherry.

Aug 11, 2019, 22:30 PM IST
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