Illustration: AI-generated scene of PuducherryPuducherry Election 2031
30 seats. Polling expected April–May 2031. Largest party: AINRC.
Puducherry elects 30 members to its Legislative Assembly. The current assembly was elected in 2026, so the next general election is due around April–May 2031, when its five-year term ends. The Election Commission of India announces exact dates roughly 60 days beforehand, so every date here is tentative until then.
Key facts
- Total seats: 30
- Majority mark: 16
- Largest party in the assembly: AINRC (12 of 30 seats, counted from the sitting members recorded on this site)
- Chief Minister: N. Rangasamy
- Expected polling: April–May 2031 (tentative)
- Last general election: 2026
Sitting members
Every sitting member of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly, with constituency and party: Puducherry members.
Constituencies
All 30 Puducherry constituencies are published, each with its sitting member, seat number, district, reservation and Lok Sabha seat: browse Puducherry constituencies.
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The assembly today
Seats held by each party, counted from the 30 sitting members recorded on this site, including 1 by-election winner.
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| All India N.R. Congress | 12 |
| Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 5 |
| Bharatiya Janata Party | 4 |
| Independent | 3 |
| Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam | 2 |
| Indian National Congress | 1 |
| Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi | 1 |
| All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam | 1 |
| Neyam Makkal Kazhagam | 1 |
The seats at a glance
- Total electors (2026 roll): 1,003,681
- Districts covered: 4
- Reserved for Scheduled Castes: 5 seats
- Largest constituency: Villianur (42,329 electors)
- Smallest constituency: Orleampeth (24,723 electors)
How Puducherry voted in 2022
Seats held by each party in the current assembly, counted from the 30 sitting members recorded on this site.
All India N.R. Congress holds 12 of 30 seats. Figures reflect the members elected in 2022 and any subsequent changes recorded on this site, not the original result declaration.
The seats at a glance
- Total electors (2022): 1,003,681
- Districts covered: 4
- Reserved for Scheduled Castes: 5 seats
- Largest constituency: Villianur (42,329 electors)
- Smallest constituency: Orleampeth (24,723 electors)
हिंदी में जानकारी
Puducherry विधान सभा चुनाव 2027 में प्रस्तावित है। राज्य में कुल 30 विधानसभा सीटें हैं। मतदाताओं की संख्या लगभग 1,003,681 है। चुनाव की सही तारीखों की घोषणा भारत निर्वाचन आयोग मतदान से लगभग 60 दिन पहले करता है, इसलिए यहाँ दी गई तिथियाँ अनुमानित हैं।
अपना नाम मतदाता सूची में देखने, नया वोटर आईडी बनवाने या उसमें सुधार कराने के लिए मतदाता गाइड देखें। यदि आप चुनाव लड़ने की तैयारी कर रहे हैं तो चुनाव प्रचार सेवाएँ देखें।
How the election runs
- Announcement. The Election Commission announces the schedule, and the Model Code of Conduct takes effect immediately.
- Nominations. Candidates file papers, which are scrutinised, with a set date for withdrawal.
- Campaign period. Public campaigning runs until 48 hours before polling closes.
- Silence period. Campaigning stops for the final 48 hours.
- Polling. Voting is held, in phases where the state is large.
- Counting. Votes are counted and results declared, usually on a single day.
Frequently asked questions
- How many seats does the Puducherry assembly have?
- 30 seats, so 16 are needed for a majority.
- When will the Puducherry election be held?
- It is expected in 2027. Exact dates are announced by the Election Commission of India roughly 60 days beforehand, so any date before that announcement is an estimate.
- Which party is in power?
- All India N.R. Congress, with 12 of the 30 seats recorded here.
- How do I check whether I can vote?
- Search the electoral roll and, if needed, apply or correct your details using the voter guides.