Puducherry Assembly Race Heats Up with BJP’s Latest Candidate List
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Election buzz in Puducherry reaches fever pitch as the BJP drops its second candidate slate for the 2026 Assembly showdown, nominating M. Arul Murugan for Karaikal South. The Central Election Committee’s Sunday verdict adds momentum to the party’s campaign blueprint.
Hot on the heels of Saturday’s debut list, which packed heavyweights like A. Namassivayam (Mannadipet), E. Theppanithan (Ossudu SC), PML Kalyanasundaram (Kalapet), and VP Ramalingam (Raj Bhavan), the strategy intensifies.
Rounding out the announcements: A. Johnkumar from Mudaliarpet, Ambalam R. Selvam in Manavely, GNS Rajasekaran for Thirunallar, TKSM Meenakshisundaram contesting Neravy-TR Pattinam, and A. Dineshan for Mahe. This all-encompassing push aims at every nook of the territory.
Parallelly, the BJP unveiled 11 candidates in its third Kerala list, underscoring pan-southern ambitions. Puducherry’s 33 seats split into 30 elected and three nominated, with polls on April 9 and outcome on May 4.
Post-notification, the territory throbs with activity—rallies, alliances, and promises filling the air. The BJP’s candidate gambit, leveraging local stalwarts, promises a riveting electoral saga with implications for regional power dynamics.
