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Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: A Competitive Race for the Yaman Seat

The Puducherry Assembly Elections of 2026 are gearing up, with voting scheduled for April 9 and counting on May 4. The Yaman seat is particularly competitive, featuring a three-way contest among notable candidates. Golapalli Srinivas Ashok, the incumbent, faces challenges from K.S. Malladi Krishna Rao and A. Thota Raju. The previous election saw Ashok winning against N. Rangasamy, and this time, the stakes are high as he aims to retain his position. Discover more about the candidates and the electoral dynamics in this article.
By Narendra Chaudhary | Apr 8, 2026, 12:25 IST
Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026: A Competitive Race for the Yaman Seat

Voting and Counting Schedule for Puducherry

In the Union Territory of Puducherry, voting is set to take place on April 9, 2026, with the counting of votes scheduled for May 4, 2026. A total of 294 candidates are contesting for the 30 assembly seats in this election. Notably, the Yaman assembly seat is witnessing an intriguing and competitive three-way contest.


Intense Competition Among Candidates

The Yaman seat is known for its fierce electoral battles. This time, the competition is heating up even more, featuring candidates such as K.S. Malladi Krishna Rao from AINRC, A. Thota Raju from TVK, and the incumbent Golapalli Srinivas Ashok from INC. Their presence has led to a triangular contest for the Yaman seat.


Results from Previous Elections

In the 2021 elections, Golapalli Srinivas Ashok emerged victorious from the Yaman assembly seat, defeating N. Rangasamy of AINRC, who finished in second place. Ashok secured his win with a total of 17,132 votes.


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