Security was tightened outside the Motilal Nehru Government Polytechnic College counting centre in Puducherry as vote counting began for the 30-member Union Territory. Ballots from several key constituencies are being tallied at the centre under close supervision.
Despite its smaller size, the Puducherry contest remains politically significant. The BJP-led NDA is aiming to strengthen its hold, while the Congress-DMK alliance is seeking to regain lost ground. A high voter turnout in the Union Territory has underscored strong public participation in the electoral process.
Counting began with postal ballots at 8:00 am, followed by EVM counting from 8:30 am, with round-wise updates being monitored closely.
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