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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

Gaja to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm; Tamil Nadu, Puducherry may get heavy rains

Gaja to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm; Tamil Nadu, Puducherry may get heavy rains

Tamil Nadu is likely to receive rainfall at many places with heavy falls at isolated places over the north and south coastal part of the state and Puducherry.

Nov 14, 2018, 09:46 AM IST
Puducherry govt toes Centre's policy on irrigation, water management: Kiran Bedi

Puducherry govt toes Centre's policy on irrigation, water management: Kiran Bedi

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi has said the union territory administration toes the central government's policy on irrigation and water management.

Oct 31, 2018, 23:52 PM IST
Heavy rainfall likely in Kerala, Tamil Nadu; Coast Guard, disaster relief teams on high alert

Heavy rainfall likely in Kerala, Tamil Nadu; Coast Guard, disaster relief teams on high alert

 Coast Guard has put its formations on high alert and its Dornier aircraft and ships have been deployed off Kerala, Lakshadweep and Minicoy islands, and south Tamil Nadu seas.

Oct 08, 2018, 08:09 AM IST
Kiran Bedi a hurdle in way of development: AIADMK MLA after on stage verbal spat with Lt Governor

Kiran Bedi a hurdle in way of development: AIADMK MLA after on stage verbal spat with Lt Governor

Anbalagan said that the MLAs are not given their due respect.

Oct 02, 2018, 19:45 PM IST
Kiran Bedi has big argument with Puducherry MLA on stage, video goes viral

Kiran Bedi has big argument with Puducherry MLA on stage, video goes viral

The argument broke out during the MLA's speech when he was criticising the functioning of Kiran Bedi while she was present on stage. 

Oct 02, 2018, 14:05 PM IST
BCCI cancels registration of 8 Puducherry players

BCCI cancels registration of 8 Puducherry players

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday canceled the registration of eight domestic players from Puducherry for not following the eligibility criteria. 

Sep 20, 2018, 21:56 PM IST
Panic as snake found in VIP lounge at Puducherry airport

Panic as snake found in VIP lounge at Puducherry airport

The reptile was identified as Viper, a species considered to be very poisonous.

Jun 17, 2018, 12:16 PM IST
Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' enters into top 5 charts in Australia, collects Rs 1.6 crore

Rajinikanth's 'Kaala' enters into top 5 charts in Australia, collects Rs 1.6 crore

Rajinikanth's gangster romantic-drama 'Kaala' hit the theatres amid loud cheers and protests at the same time. The film has not only garnered a good response at the domestic market but is also

Jun 10, 2018, 10:19 AM IST
Kiran Bedi says no free rice until Puducherry villages are open-defecation, garbage free

Kiran Bedi says no free rice until Puducherry villages are open-defecation, garbage free

Many have questioned Kiran Bedi's decision and said those who cannot afford rice, cannot afford to build toilets.

Apr 28, 2018, 14:40 PM IST
4 states, Puducherry to roll out intra-state e-way bill from April 25

4 states, Puducherry to roll out intra-state e-way bill from April 25

From April 1, the government had launched the electronic way or e-way bill system for moving goods worth over Rs 50,000 from one state to another.

Apr 23, 2018, 18:15 PM IST
South vs North: Not biased against any region, says PM Narendra Modi in Chennai over money sharing row

South vs North: Not biased against any region, says PM Narendra Modi in Chennai over money sharing row

Modi claimed his government has suggested incentives to states that have controlled their population growth, but did not offer any details.

Apr 12, 2018, 14:36 PM IST

Caste, communists, cinema, Cauvery: Why BJP cannot jump easily over the C factors in southern India

The southern states are miles ahead or miles away from most of BJP's pet poll planks: national security, law and order, Hindutva and the fight against corruption.

Apr 10, 2018, 18:38 PM IST
Southern Finance Ministers meet to discuss revenue loss because of Modi government's proposal

Southern Finance Ministers meet to discuss revenue loss because of Modi government's proposal

The southern states feel they are being penalised for successfully implementing the Centre's programmes to control population growth, while at the same time rewarding the northern states for their

Apr 10, 2018, 13:44 PM IST
We need to resist: Siddaramaiah calls for CMs of southern states to oppose Modi government proposal

We need to resist: Siddaramaiah calls for CMs of southern states to oppose Modi government proposal

Concern and unity are growing in the south over the Modi government's proposal to divide Central funds on the basis of 2011 census.

Mar 23, 2018, 11:46 AM IST
Full text of letters MK Stalin wrote to PM Narendra Modi, 10 Chief Ministers warning of unfair financial allocations to states

Full text of letters MK Stalin wrote to PM Narendra Modi, 10 Chief Ministers warning of unfair financial allocations to states

Stalin had warned of grave discontent in the states that would be penalised for successfully controlling their populations.

Mar 21, 2018, 14:14 PM IST
Discontent and unrest: MK Stalin's warning to PM Narendra Modi on money share of states

Discontent and unrest: MK Stalin's warning to PM Narendra Modi on money share of states

Stalin has also written to the Chief Ministers of 10 states that will be affected by the Centre's decision, asking them to oppose the Centre. There isn't a single BJP or NDA CM on this list.

Mar 21, 2018, 13:47 PM IST
PM Modi pays homage to Aurobindo in Puducherry, attends Auroville Golden Jubilee celebrations

PM Modi pays homage to Aurobindo in Puducherry, attends Auroville Golden Jubilee celebrations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid homage to spiritual leader Sri Aurobindo in Puducherry and said that his vision continues to inspire the country and the world. 

Feb 25, 2018, 14:47 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi visits Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry

PM Narendra Modi visits Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today visited the Sri Aurobindo Ashram here and paid homage to its founder Sri Aurobindo.

Feb 25, 2018, 14:37 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to take part in golden jubilee celebrations of Auroville today

PM Narendra Modi to take part in golden jubilee celebrations of Auroville today

On his maiden visit to Puducherry after assuming office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the golden jubilee celebrations of Auroville International township in neighbouring

Feb 25, 2018, 10:24 AM IST
Hope BJP wins Karnataka assembly polls, perform better in South India

Hope BJP wins Karnataka assembly polls, perform better in South India

Senior BJP leader and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday hoped BJP would achieve a resounding win in the coming assembly polls in Karnataka, which would serve as the beginning of its

Jan 19, 2018, 23:22 PM IST
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