BJP Finalizes Candidates for Puducherry Assembly Polls

The BJP announced its final candidate for the Puducherry Assembly elections, nominating M Arulmurugan for Karaikal South. The alliance between AINRC and BJP-AIADMK agreed on seat distribution. The single-phase election will occur on April 9, with results announced on May 4.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced its final candidate for the upcoming April 9 Assembly polls in Puducherry, nominating M Arulmurugan for the Karaikal South constituency.

Previously, the BJP had released a list of nine candidates, including Home Minister A Namassivayam and outgoing Speaker Embalam R Selvam. The ruling AINRC, along with the BJP-AIADMK alliance, finalized seat-sharing arrangements, agreeing on 16 seats for AINRC and 14 for BJP.

This arrangement came after talks between Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy and BJP leader Mansukh Mandaviya. During the 2021 elections, AINRC secured 10 seats, BJP six, and AIADMK none. The forthcoming election's results will be declared on May 4.