<p><strong>Puducherry Lok Sabha Election Results 2024:&nbsp;</strong>Indian National Congress' Ve Vaithilingam defeated BJP's A Namassivayam in the Puducherry Lok Sabha Seat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On April 19, Puducherry&nbsp;voted for the lone Puducherry Lok Sabha seat. Voter turnout stood at 78.80 per cent.</p>

<p>The Assembly segment of Bahour recorded the highest voter turnout of 88.76 per cent and the enclave of Mahe recorded the lowest turnout of 65.11 per cent, reported&nbsp;Chief Electoral Officer P Jawahar.</p>

<h2><strong>Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections Result 2024: Full List of Candidates</strong></h2>

<p>As per the Election Commission of India's approved list of candidates, 7 leaders belonging to various political parties and 19 independent candidates were eligible to contest the election. This means a total of 26 candidates are there. Here's the list.</p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1">
	<thead>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">Sr.No.&nbsp;</th>
			<th scope="col">Candidate Name</th>
			<th scope="col">Political Party</th>
		</tr>
	</thead>
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">1</th>
			<td>Alangaravelu</td>
			<td>Samaj Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">2</th>
			<td>G. Thamizhvendan</td>
			<td>Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">3</th>
			<td>
			<p>A. Namassivayam</p>
			</td>
			<td>Bharatiya Janata Party&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">4</th>
			<td>Ve. Vaithilingam</td>
			<td>Indian National Congress</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">5</th>
			<td>
			<p>P. Sankaran</p>
			</td>
			<td>Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">6</th>
			<td>
			<p>K. Prabhudevan</p>
			</td>
			<td>Republican Party of India</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">7</th>
			<td>Dr. R. Menaga</td>
			<td>Naam Tamilar Katchi</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">8</th>
			<td>M. Krishnamurthy</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">9</th>
			<td>Arunachalam</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">10</th>
			<td>Aradadi Posiyya</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">11</th>
			<td>E. Ananthavel</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">12</th>
			<td>R.Raja</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">13</th>
			<td>S. Kala</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">14</th>
			<td>K. Kishorkumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">15</th>
			<td>Couttane alias Dhivaneedhe</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">16</th>
			<td>Kollanjiappan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">17</th>
			<td>S. Sathish Kumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">18</th>
			<td>Nirmala Gopi</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">19</th>
			<td>S.Bakthavatchalam</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">20</th>
			<td>M. Manikandan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">21</th>
			<td>V.P.Manickam</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">22</th>
			<td>S.Masco</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">23</th>
			<td>Murugan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">24</th>
			<td>Ravindiran</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">25</th>
			<td>Ramadass</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">26</th>
			<td>P. Rajan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>Puducherry Lok Sabha Election Result 2024:&nbsp;</strong>Constituency Wise<strong> Party-wise Winner List&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>Lok Sabha Constituency&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Winner</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Party</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Puducherry</td>
			<td>Indian National Congress - INC</td>
			<td>
			<p>V. Vaithilingam&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p>&nbsp;</p>


Puducherry Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Indian National Congress' Ve Vaithilingam defeated BJP's A Namassivayam in the Puducherry Lok Sabha Seat. On April 19, Puducherry voted for the lone Puducherry Lok Sabha seat.

Puducherry Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Indian National Congress' Ve Vaithilingam defeated BJP's A Namassivayam in the Puducherry Lok Sabha Seat. On April 19, Puducherry voted for the lone Puducherry Lok Sabha seat. Voter turnout stood at 78.80 per cent. The Assembly segment of Bahour recorded the highest voter turnout of 88.76 per cent and the enclave of Mahe recorded the lowest turnout of 65.11 per cent, reported Chief Electoral Officer P Jawahar. Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections Result 2024: Full List of Candidates As per the Election Commission of India's approved list of candidates, 7 leaders belonging to various political parties and 19 independent candidates were eligible to contest the election. This means a total of 26 candidates are there. Here's the list. Sr.No. Candidate Name Political Party 1 Alangaravelu Samaj Party 2 G. Thamizhvendan Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 3 A. Namassivayam Bharatiya Janata Party 4 Ve. Vaithilingam Indian National Congress 5 P. Sankaran Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) 6 K. Prabhudevan Republican Party of India 7 Dr. R. Menaga Naam Tamilar Katchi 8 M. Krishnamurthy Independent 9 Arunachalam Independent 10 Aradadi Posiyya Independent 11 E. Ananthavel Independent 12 R.Raja Independent 13 S. Kala Independent 14 K. Kishorkumar Independent 15 Couttane alias Dhivaneedhe Independent 16 Kollanjiappan Independent 17 S. Sathish Kumar Independent 18 Nirmala Gopi Independent 19 S.Bakthavatchalam Independent 20 M. Manikandan Independent 21 V.P.Manickam Independent 22 S.Masco Independent 23 Murugan Independent 24 Ravindiran Independent 25 Ramadass Independent 26 P. Rajan Independent Puducherry Lok Sabha Election Result 2024: Constituency Wise Party-wise Winner List Lok Sabha Constituency Winner Party Puducherry Indian National Congress - INC V. Vaithilingam

Puducherry Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Congress bags lone seat

<p><strong>Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results&nbsp;2024: </strong>In Chandigarh, the Indian National Congress's (INC) Manish Tewari won the race for the lone seat with a margin of&nbsp;2,504 votes. He polled&nbsp;21,6657 votes in the elections.</p>

<p>The Union Territory of Chandigarh&nbsp;voted in the last phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on June 1. Chandigarh&nbsp;voted in one phase for its lone seat. The&nbsp;City Beautiful registered a&nbsp;67.90 per cent voter turnout till 10pm on election day&nbsp;— down from&nbsp;70.61 per cent in the 2019.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: Full List of Candidates</strong></h2>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>Candidate</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Party</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Manish Tewari</td>
			<td>Indian National Congress</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Ritu Singh</td>
			<td>Bahujan Samaj Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sanjay Tandon</td>
			<td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Deepanshu Sharma</td>
			<td>Akhil Bhartiya Parivar Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Raj Prince Singh&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Super Power India Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Rajinder Kaur</td>
			<td>Sainik Samaj Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sunil Thaman</td>
			<td>Jansena Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Kishor Kumar alias Banti Bhaiya</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Kuldip Rai alias Happy Sood Morind</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Pushpinder Singh alias Lovely Attawa</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Partap Singh Rana&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Piar Chand Alias Koundal</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Baljeet Singh Alias Laddi</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Ex-Assistant Commandant Ranpreet Singh</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Mahant Ravi Kant Muni</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Lakhvir Singh Alias Kotla</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Vinod Kumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Vivek Sharma</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sunilkumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024:&nbsp;</strong>Constituency Wise<strong> Party-wise Winner List&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td><strong>Lok Sabha Constituency&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Winner</strong></td>
			<td><strong>Party</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Chandigarh</td>
			<td>Manish Tewari</td>
			<td>
			<p>Indian National Congress</p>
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: In Chandigarh, the Indian National Congress's (INC) Manish Tewari won the race for the lone seat with a margin of 2,504 votes.

Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: In Chandigarh, the Indian National Congress's (INC) Manish Tewari won the race for the lone seat with a margin of 2,504 votes. He polled 21,6657 votes in the elections. The Union Territory of Chandigarh voted in the last phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on June 1. Chandigarh voted in one phase for its lone seat. The City Beautiful registered a 67.90 per cent voter turnout till 10pm on election day — down from 70.61 per cent in the 2019. Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections Results 2024: Full List of Candidates Candidate Party Manish Tewari Indian National Congress Ritu Singh Bahujan Samaj Party Sanjay Tandon Bharatiya Janata Party Deepanshu Sharma Akhil Bhartiya Parivar Party Raj Prince Singh Super Power India Party Rajinder Kaur Sainik Samaj Party Sunil Thaman Jansena Party Kishor Kumar alias Banti Bhaiya Independent Kuldip Rai alias Happy Sood Morind Independent Pushpinder Singh alias Lovely Attawa Independent Partap Singh Rana Independent Piar Chand Alias Koundal Independent Baljeet Singh Alias Laddi Independent Ex-Assistant Commandant Ranpreet Singh Independent Mahant Ravi Kant Muni Independent Lakhvir Singh Alias Kotla Independent Vinod Kumar Independent Vivek Sharma Independent Sunilkumar Independent Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024: Constituency Wise Party-wise Winner List Lok Sabha Constituency Winner Party Chandigarh Manish Tewari Indian National Congress (With inputs from agencies)

Chandigarh Lok Sabha Election Results 2024 Full Winner List: Congress' Manish Tewari wins lone seat

<p><strong>Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Key Candidates:&nbsp;</strong>Puducherry which is the 29th most populous of the 36 states and Union Territories of India, and the third most densely populated Union Territory goes&nbsp;to the election in the first phase of the 2024 General Elections on Friday (Apr 19).</p>

<p>Here are the key candidates contesting in the Puducherry <a href="https://www.wionews.com/lok-sabha-election-2024">Lok Sabha elections</a>.:</p>

<h3><strong>Ve. Vaithilingam</strong></h3>

<p>Indian National Congress (INC) V. Vaithilingam is the incumbent Lok Sabha representative for&nbsp;the Union Territory of Puducherry in Lok Sabha. In 2019, he won the election with 56.27 per cent (444,981) votes and a victory margin of 1,97,025 votes.</p>

<p>The 73-year-old leader&nbsp;previously&nbsp;served&nbsp;as the 11th Chief Minister of Pondicherry from 1991 to 1996 at&nbsp;the age of 40, making him the second-youngest Chief Minister of the territory. He was also the 16th Chief Minister of Puducherry, from 2008 to 2011.</p>

<p><img alt="Ve. Vaithilingam" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="bb29ac79-ffb9-46a0-957d-9c84c3789dd0" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/New%20wion%20-%202024-04-18T093238.186.jpg" /></p>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>A. Namassivayam</strong></h3>

<p>Arumugam Namassivayam or A. Namassivayam, a Bharatiya Janata Party politician, is also in the race. He is currently the UT's Home Minister with an additional charge of&nbsp;Electricity, Industries and commerce, Education, Sports and youth welfare and Sainik welfare.</p>

<p>Namassivayam was earlier a member of the Congress party and even served as the president of the Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee. However, on January 25, 2021, he was suspended for his anti-party activities and soon after; he joined the BJP.</p>

<p><img alt="A. Namassivayam" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="14feea4c-9f09-4047-8a14-41827d7ad0c8" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/New%20wion%20-%202024-04-18T092517.234.jpg" /></p>

<h3><strong>G Thamizhvendan</strong></h3>

<p>AIADMK candidate, G Thamizhvendan, belongs to a fishermen's community, which is the third largest in the UT after Vanniyars and Scheduled Castes.</p>

<p>Even though reports suggest that the election battle is between BJP's Namassivayam and Congress' Vaithilingam, AIADMK's Thamizhvendan may split votes in Karaikal, where fishermen face frequent attacks by the Sri Lankan Navy. Apart from this, AIADMK loyalists that make up a sizeable base in Puducherry may also vote for the popular 'two-leaves' symbol irrespective of the candidate.</p>

<p><img alt="G Thamizhvendan" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="17e1f0af-dbba-4a1f-88af-27a01f4a6e58" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/New%20wion%20-%202024-04-18T092841.941.jpg" /></p>

<h2><strong>Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Total candidates&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>As per the Election Commission of India's approved list of candidates, 7 leaders belonging to various political parties and 19 independent candidates will contest the election. This means a total of 26 candidates are there. Here's the list.</p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1">
	<thead>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">Sr.No.&nbsp;</th>
			<th scope="col">Candidate Name</th>
			<th scope="col">Political Party</th>
		</tr>
	</thead>
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">1</th>
			<td>Alangaravelu</td>
			<td>Samaj Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">2</th>
			<td>G. Thamizhvendan</td>
			<td>Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">3</th>
			<td>
			<p>A. Namassivayam</p>
			</td>
			<td>Bharatiya Janata Party&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">4</th>
			<td>Ve. Vaithilingam</td>
			<td>Indian National Congress</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">5</th>
			<td>
			<p>P. Sankaran</p>
			</td>
			<td>Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">6</th>
			<td>
			<p>K. Prabhudevan</p>
			</td>
			<td>Republican Party of India</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">7</th>
			<td>Dr. R. Menaga</td>
			<td>Naam Tamilar Katchi</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">8</th>
			<td>M. Krishnamurthy</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">9</th>
			<td>Arunachalam</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">10</th>
			<td>Aradadi Posiyya</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">11</th>
			<td>E. Ananthavel</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">12</th>
			<td>R.Raja</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">13</th>
			<td>S. Kala</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">14</th>
			<td>K. Kishorkumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">15</th>
			<td>Couttane alias Dhivaneedhe</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">16</th>
			<td>Kollanjiappan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">17</th>
			<td>S. Sathish Kumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">18</th>
			<td>Nirmala Gopi</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">19</th>
			<td>S.Bakthavatchalam</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">20</th>
			<td>M. Manikandan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">21</th>
			<td>V.P.Manickam</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">22</th>
			<td>S.Masco</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">23</th>
			<td>Murugan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">24</th>
			<td>Ravindiran</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">25</th>
			<td>Ramadass</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">26</th>
			<td>P. Rajan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>When are Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024?</strong></h2>

<p>The Union Territory of Puducherry goes to election in the first phase of 2024 General Elections, scheduled for April 19, 2024 (Friday). On this day, 102 Parliamentary Constituencies in 21 states are scheduled for polling.</p>

<p>Nominations in Puducherry started on 20 Mar 2024, and ended on 27 Mar 2024. The last day to withdraw from the polls was 30 March 2024.</p>

<p>Results of the elections will be announced on 4 June 2024.&nbsp;</p>


Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Key Candidates: Puducherry which is the 29th most populous of the 36 states and Union Territories of India, and the third most densely populated Union Territory goes to the election in the first phase of the 2024 General Elections on Friday (Apr 19).

Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Key Candidates: Puducherry which is the 29th most populous of the 36 states and Union Territories of India, and the third most densely populated Union Territory goes to the election in the first phase of the 2024 General Elections on Friday (Apr 19). Here are the key candidates contesting in the Puducherry Lok Sabha elections.: Ve. Vaithilingam Indian National Congress (INC) V. Vaithilingam is the incumbent Lok Sabha representative for the Union Territory of Puducherry in Lok Sabha. In 2019, he won the election with 56.27 per cent (444,981) votes and a victory margin of 1,97,025 votes. The 73-year-old leader previously served as the 11th Chief Minister of Pondicherry from 1991 to 1996 at the age of 40, making him the second-youngest Chief Minister of the territory. He was also the 16th Chief Minister of Puducherry, from 2008 to 2011. A. Namassivayam Arumugam Namassivayam or A. Namassivayam, a Bharatiya Janata Party politician, is also in the race. He is currently the UT's Home Minister with an additional charge of Electricity, Industries and commerce, Education, Sports and youth welfare and Sainik welfare. Namassivayam was earlier a member of the Congress party and even served as the president of the Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee. However, on January 25, 2021, he was suspended for his anti-party activities and soon after; he joined the BJP. G Thamizhvendan AIADMK candidate, G Thamizhvendan, belongs to a fishermen's community, which is the third largest in the UT after Vanniyars and Scheduled Castes. Even though reports suggest that the election battle is between BJP's Namassivayam and Congress' Vaithilingam, AIADMK's Thamizhvendan may split votes in Karaikal, where fishermen face frequent attacks by the Sri Lankan Navy. Apart from this, AIADMK loyalists that make up a sizeable base in Puducherry may also vote for the popular 'two-leaves' symbol irrespective of the candidate. Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Total candidates As per the Election Commission of India's approved list of candidates, 7 leaders belonging to various political parties and 19 independent candidates will contest the election. This means a total of 26 candidates are there. Here's the list. Sr.No. Candidate Name Political Party 1 Alangaravelu Samaj Party 2 G. Thamizhvendan Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 3 A. Namassivayam Bharatiya Janata Party 4 Ve. Vaithilingam Indian National Congress 5 P. Sankaran Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) 6 K. Prabhudevan Republican Party of India 7 Dr. R. Menaga Naam Tamilar Katchi 8 M. Krishnamurthy Independent 9 Arunachalam Independent 10 Aradadi Posiyya Independent 11 E. Ananthavel Independent 12 R.Raja Independent 13 S. Kala Independent 14 K. Kishorkumar Independent 15 Couttane alias Dhivaneedhe Independent 16 Kollanjiappan Independent 17 S. Sathish Kumar Independent 18 Nirmala Gopi Independent 19 S.Bakthavatchalam Independent 20 M. Manikandan Independent 21 V.P.Manickam Independent 22 S.Masco Independent 23 Murugan Independent 24 Ravindiran Independent 25 Ramadass Independent 26 P. Rajan Independent When are Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024? The Union Territory of Puducherry goes to election in the first phase of 2024 General Elections, scheduled for April 19, 2024 (Friday). On this day, 102 Parliamentary Constituencies in 21 states are scheduled for polling. Nominations in Puducherry started on 20 Mar 2024, and ended on 27 Mar 2024. The last day to withdraw from the polls was 30 March 2024. Results of the elections will be announced on 4 June 2024.

Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Puducherry to vote in Phase 1. Here are the key candidates

<p><strong>Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date:</strong>&nbsp;The Union Territory of Chandigarh is voting in the final phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1).<br />
<br />
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16 announced the election schedule of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections for 28 states and eight union territories.</p>

<p>Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) announced that polling will start in the country on April 19, lasting till June 1. The results will be announced on June 4.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Here are the important dates and facts about this year's Lok Sabha elections to be held in the Indian Union Territory of Chandigarh:</p>

<h2><strong>When is Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024?</strong></h2>

<p>The Union Territory of Chandigarh is holding elections in the final phase, on June 1.</p>

<h2><strong>How many phases Chandigarh will have?</strong></h2>

<p>Chandigarh, which is also known as the City Beautiful, will only vote in one phase.</p>

<h2><strong>How many Lok Sabha constituencies Chandigarh has?</strong></h2>

<p>Chandigarh itself is a Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency and covers the entire Union Territory.</p>

<h2><strong>Complete list of candidates for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024:</strong></h2>

<p>For the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the last date of filing nominations, as per the Election Commission announcement, was May 14. This year,&nbsp;BJP has decided to replace the incumbent MP Kirron Kher with Sanjay Tandon, who&nbsp;served as a Municipal Councillor in Punjab for 14 years and also won six assembly elections in Punjab.</p>

<p>Here are the candidate nominations for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024.</p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>Candidate</td>
			<td>Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Manish Tewari</td>
			<td>Indian National Congress</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Ritu Singh</td>
			<td>Bahujan Samaj Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sanjay Tandon</td>
			<td>Bharatiya Janata Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Deepanshu Sharma</td>
			<td>Akhil Bhartiya Parivar Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Raj Prince Singh&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Super Power India Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Rajinder Kaur</td>
			<td>Sainik Samaj Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sunil Thaman</td>
			<td>Jansena Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Kishor Kumar alias Banti Bhaiya</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Kuldip Rai alias Happy Sood Morind</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Pushpinder Singh alias Lovely Attawa</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Partap Singh Rana&nbsp;</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Piar Chand Alias Koundal</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Baljeet Singh Alias Laddi</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Ex-Assistant Commandant Ranpreet Singh</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Mahant Ravi Kant Muni</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Lakhvir Singh Alias Kotla</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Vinod Kumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Vivek Sharma</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>Sunilkumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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<h2><strong>Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2019 - A Recap</strong></h2>

<p>In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Chandigarh witnessed a 74.2 per cent voter turnout, with BJP's Kirron Kher securing victory over former Congress Minister Pawan Bansal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This victory mirrored Kher's win in 2014 when the Bollywood actress garnered 231,188 votes compared to Bansal's 184,218.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prior to Kher's tenure, Pawan Bansal, a Congress leader, had represented Chandigarh for three consecutive terms — 1999, 2004, and 2009.</p>

<h2><strong>Complete list of elected candidates in the Chandigarh Lok Sabha elections 2019:</strong></h2>

<p>In 2019, actress Kirron Kher, a Bharatiya Janta Party candidate, won the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency with a margin of 46,970 votes over major contender Pawan Kumar Bansal.</p>

<h2><strong>Facts About Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024</strong></h2>

<p>Chandigarh holds the unique distinction of being the capital of two Indian states: Punjab and Haryana.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-lok-sabha-elections-2024-schedule-phase-seats-candidates-all-you-need-to-know-703494">Haryana Lok Sabha elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates - All you need to know</a></strong></p>

<p>According to new data, Chandigarh currently has 647,000 registered voters, comprising 335,000 males, 312,000 females, and 33 third-gender voters.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Among these, 15,006 are first-time voters aged 18-19, while 4,799 are voters over 85 years old.</p>

<p>The largest group falls in the 30-39 age bracket, with 162,000 voters, followed by the 40-49 and 20-29 age groups with 138,000 and 125,000&nbsp;voters, respectively.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chandigarh has a total of 614 polling booths, up from 597 in the last general election of 2019.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: The Union Territory of Chandigarh is voting in the final phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1).

Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: The Union Territory of Chandigarh is voting in the final phase of India's Lok Sabha elections on Saturday (June 1). The Election Commission of India (ECI) on March 16 announced the election schedule of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections for 28 states and eight union territories. Rajiv Kumar, the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) announced that polling will start in the country on April 19, lasting till June 1. The results will be announced on June 4. Here are the important dates and facts about this year's Lok Sabha elections to be held in the Indian Union Territory of Chandigarh: When is Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024? The Union Territory of Chandigarh is holding elections in the final phase, on June 1. How many phases Chandigarh will have? Chandigarh, which is also known as the City Beautiful, will only vote in one phase. How many Lok Sabha constituencies Chandigarh has? Chandigarh itself is a Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency and covers the entire Union Territory. Complete list of candidates for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: For the Union Territory of Chandigarh, the last date of filing nominations, as per the Election Commission announcement, was May 14. This year, BJP has decided to replace the incumbent MP Kirron Kher with Sanjay Tandon, who served as a Municipal Councillor in Punjab for 14 years and also won six assembly elections in Punjab. Here are the candidate nominations for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024. Candidate Party Manish Tewari Indian National Congress Ritu Singh Bahujan Samaj Party Sanjay Tandon Bharatiya Janata Party Deepanshu Sharma Akhil Bhartiya Parivar Party Raj Prince Singh Super Power India Party Rajinder Kaur Sainik Samaj Party Sunil Thaman Jansena Party Kishor Kumar alias Banti Bhaiya Independent Kuldip Rai alias Happy Sood Morind Independent Pushpinder Singh alias Lovely Attawa Independent Partap Singh Rana Independent Piar Chand Alias Koundal Independent Baljeet Singh Alias Laddi Independent Ex-Assistant Commandant Ranpreet Singh Independent Mahant Ravi Kant Muni Independent Lakhvir Singh Alias Kotla Independent Vinod Kumar Independent Vivek Sharma Independent Sunilkumar Independent Also read | National Commission for Women demands action against congress leaders for derogatory remarks on Kangana Ranaut Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2019 - A Recap In the 2019 Lok Sabha Elections, Chandigarh witnessed a 74.2 per cent voter turnout, with BJP's Kirron Kher securing victory over former Congress Minister Pawan Bansal. This victory mirrored Kher's win in 2014 when the Bollywood actress garnered 231,188 votes compared to Bansal's 184,218. Prior to Kher's tenure, Pawan Bansal, a Congress leader, had represented Chandigarh for three consecutive terms — 1999, 2004, and 2009. Complete list of elected candidates in the Chandigarh Lok Sabha elections 2019: In 2019, actress Kirron Kher, a Bharatiya Janta Party candidate, won the Chandigarh Lok Sabha constituency with a margin of 46,970 votes over major contender Pawan Kumar Bansal. Facts About Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Chandigarh holds the unique distinction of being the capital of two Indian states: Punjab and Haryana. Also read | Haryana Lok Sabha elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates - All you need to know According to new data, Chandigarh currently has 647,000 registered voters, comprising 335,000 males, 312,000 females, and 33 third-gender voters. Among these, 15,006 are first-time voters aged 18-19, while 4,799 are voters over 85 years old. The largest group falls in the 30-39 age bracket, with 162,000 voters, followed by the 40-49 and 20-29 age groups with 138,000 and 125,000 voters, respectively. Chandigarh has a total of 614 polling booths, up from 597 in the last general election of 2019. (With inputs from agencies)

Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, date, phase, seat, candidates, all you need to know

<p><strong>Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date:&nbsp;</strong>Puducherry is the 29th most populous of the 36 states and Union Territories of India, and the third most densely populated Union Territory.&nbsp;It lies in the southern part of the Indian Peninsula.&nbsp;Here's everything you need to know about the Puducherry <a href="https://www.wionews.com/lok-sabha-election-2024">Lok Sabha elections</a>.</p>

<h2><strong>When is Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024?</strong></h2>

<p>The Union Territory of Puducherry goes to election in the first phase of 2024 General Elections, scheduled for April 19, 2024. On this day, 102 Parliamentary Constituencies in 21 states are scheduled for polling.</p>

<p>Nominations in Puducherry started on 20 Mar 2024, and ended on 27 Mar 2024. The last day to withdraw from the polls was 30 March 2024.</p>

<p>Results of the elections will be announced on 4 June 2024.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://wionews.com/india-news/chandigarh-lok-sabha-elections-2024-schedule-phase-seats-candidates-and-all-you-need-to-know-704340">Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, Dates, phase, seats, candidates, all you need to know</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>How many phases Puducherry will have?</strong></h2>

<p>Puducherry elections will happen in one phase, i.e., the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19, 2024.</p>

<h2><strong>How many Lok Sabha constituencies Puducherry has?</strong></h2>

<p>There is just one constituency that covers the entire Union Territory of Puducherry.</p>

<h2><strong>Complete list of candidates for the Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024</strong></h2>

<p>As per the Election Commission of India's approved list of candidates, 7 leaders belonging to various political parties and 19 independent candidates will contest the election. This means, a total of 26 candidates are there. Here's the list.</p>

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width: 500px;">
	<thead>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">Sr.No.&nbsp;</th>
			<th scope="col">Candidate Name</th>
			<th scope="col">Political Party</th>
		</tr>
	</thead>
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">1</th>
			<td>Alangaravelu</td>
			<td>Samaj Party</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">2</th>
			<td>G. Thamizhvendan</td>
			<td>Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">3</th>
			<td>
			<p>A. Namassivayam</p>
			</td>
			<td>Bharatiya Janata Party&nbsp;</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">4</th>
			<td>Ve. Vaithilingam</td>
			<td>Indian National Congress</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">5</th>
			<td>
			<p>P. Sankaran</p>
			</td>
			<td>Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist)</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">6</th>
			<td>
			<p>K. Prabhudevan</p>
			</td>
			<td>Republican Party of India</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">7</th>
			<td>Dr. R. Menaga</td>
			<td>Naam Tamilar Katchi</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">8</th>
			<td>M. Krishnamurthy</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">9</th>
			<td>Arunachalam</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">10</th>
			<td>Aradadi Posiyya</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">11</th>
			<td>E. Ananthavel</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">12</th>
			<td>R.Raja</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">13</th>
			<td>S. Kala</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">14</th>
			<td>K. Kishorkumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">15</th>
			<td>Couttane alias Dhivaneedhe</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">16</th>
			<td>Kollanjiappan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">17</th>
			<td>S. Sathish Kumar</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">18</th>
			<td>Nirmala Gopi</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">19</th>
			<td>S.Bakthavatchalam</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">20</th>
			<td>M. Manikandan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">21</th>
			<td>V.P.Manickam</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">22</th>
			<td>S.Masco</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">23</th>
			<td>Murugan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">24</th>
			<td>Ravindiran</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">25</th>
			<td>Ramadass</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<th scope="row">26</th>
			<td>P. Rajan</td>
			<td>Independent</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<h2><strong>Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2019 - A Recap</strong></h2>

<p>V. Vaithilingam, an Indian National Congress (INC) member, currently represents the Union Territory of Puducherry in Lok Sabha. In 2019, he won the election with 56.27 per cent (444,981) votes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The constituency saw an 81.19 per cent voter turnout.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/haryana-lok-sabha-elections-2024-schedule-phase-seats-candidates-all-you-need-to-know-703494">Haryana Lok Sabha elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates - All you need to know</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>Complete list of elected candidates in the Puducherry Lok Sabha elections, 2019</strong></h2>

<p>Indian National Congress's V. Vaithilingam won the polls in 2019 with a victory margin of 1,97,025 votes.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Facts About Puducherry</strong></h2>

<p>Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is one of the Union Territories of India. It has four small, geographically unconnected districts. It became a Union Territory after the implementation of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of India in 1962.</p>

<p>The Pondicherry Assembly had passed a resolution in October 1980 requesting for the change in name. However, till 2006, Puducherry was formally called Pondicherry.&nbsp;</p>


Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: Puducherry is the 29th most populous of the 36 states and Union Territories of India, and the third most densely populated Union Territory.

Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024 Schedule and Date: Puducherry is the 29th most populous of the 36 states and Union Territories of India, and the third most densely populated Union Territory. It lies in the southern part of the Indian Peninsula. Here's everything you need to know about the Puducherry Lok Sabha elections. When is Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024? The Union Territory of Puducherry goes to election in the first phase of 2024 General Elections, scheduled for April 19, 2024. On this day, 102 Parliamentary Constituencies in 21 states are scheduled for polling. Nominations in Puducherry started on 20 Mar 2024, and ended on 27 Mar 2024. The last day to withdraw from the polls was 30 March 2024. Results of the elections will be announced on 4 June 2024. Also read | Chandigarh Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, Dates, phase, seats, candidates, all you need to know How many phases Puducherry will have? Puducherry elections will happen in one phase, i.e., the first phase of Lok Sabha elections on April 19, 2024. How many Lok Sabha constituencies Puducherry has? There is just one constituency that covers the entire Union Territory of Puducherry. Complete list of candidates for the Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024 As per the Election Commission of India's approved list of candidates, 7 leaders belonging to various political parties and 19 independent candidates will contest the election. This means, a total of 26 candidates are there. Here's the list. Sr.No. Candidate Name Political Party 1 Alangaravelu Samaj Party 2 G. Thamizhvendan Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam 3 A. Namassivayam Bharatiya Janata Party 4 Ve. Vaithilingam Indian National Congress 5 P. Sankaran Socialist Unity Centre of India (Communist) 6 K. Prabhudevan Republican Party of India 7 Dr. R. Menaga Naam Tamilar Katchi 8 M. Krishnamurthy Independent 9 Arunachalam Independent 10 Aradadi Posiyya Independent 11 E. Ananthavel Independent 12 R.Raja Independent 13 S. Kala Independent 14 K. Kishorkumar Independent 15 Couttane alias Dhivaneedhe Independent 16 Kollanjiappan Independent 17 S. Sathish Kumar Independent 18 Nirmala Gopi Independent 19 S.Bakthavatchalam Independent 20 M. Manikandan Independent 21 V.P.Manickam Independent 22 S.Masco Independent 23 Murugan Independent 24 Ravindiran Independent 25 Ramadass Independent 26 P. Rajan Independent Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2019 - A Recap V. Vaithilingam, an Indian National Congress (INC) member, currently represents the Union Territory of Puducherry in Lok Sabha. In 2019, he won the election with 56.27 per cent (444,981) votes. The constituency saw an 81.19 per cent voter turnout. Also read | Haryana Lok Sabha elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates - All you need to know Complete list of elected candidates in the Puducherry Lok Sabha elections, 2019 Indian National Congress's V. Vaithilingam won the polls in 2019 with a victory margin of 1,97,025 votes. Facts About Puducherry Puducherry, also known as Pondicherry, is one of the Union Territories of India. It has four small, geographically unconnected districts. It became a Union Territory after the implementation of the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of India in 1962. The Pondicherry Assembly had passed a resolution in October 1980 requesting for the change in name. However, till 2006, Puducherry was formally called Pondicherry.

Puducherry Lok Sabha Elections 2024: Schedule, phase, seats, candidates and all you need to know

The central government on Monday ruled that in order to fight the epidemic Coronavirus spreading in the country, the salaries of members of parliament and central cabinet ministers for one year will now be cut by 30%. Union Minister Prakash Javadekar informed that the Union Cabinet has approved an Ordinance amending the Members of Parliament Act, 1954 which reduce Members' salary, allowances and pension by 30% w.e.f. April 1 for a year.

India's President, VP, States' Governors voluntarily decide to take a pay cut to fight COVID-19

<p>Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for all the Members of Parliament on Thursday.</p>

<p>The dinner will take place at Ashoka Hotel in the national capital, sources said.</p>

<p>The invitation was extended by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi to all members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.</p>

<p>It will be the first time that the Prime Minister will be meeting all the MPs after the new government was formed last month.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Modi will chair a meeting of the presidents of all political parties today to discuss the idea of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/after-mamata-stalin-and-chandrababu-naidu-decide-to-skip-pm-modis-one-nation-one-election-meeting-today-228537">'One Country, One Election'</a> along with other issues of national importance in both the Houses of Parliament.</p>

<p>During the all-party meet on Sunday, ahead of the start of the 17th Lok&nbsp;Sabha, the Prime Minister had urged all leaders to keep their political differences aside.</p>


Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for all the Members of Parliament on Thursday. The dinner will take place at Ashoka Hotel in the national capital, sources said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for all the Members of Parliament on Thursday. The dinner will take place at Ashoka Hotel in the national capital, sources said. The invitation was extended by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi to all members of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. It will be the first time that the Prime Minister will be meeting all the MPs after the new government was formed last month. Meanwhile, Modi will chair a meeting of the presidents of all political parties today to discuss the idea of 'One Country, One Election' along with other issues of national importance in both the Houses of Parliament. During the all-party meet on Sunday, ahead of the start of the 17th Lok Sabha, the Prime Minister had urged all leaders to keep their political differences aside.

PM Modi to host dinner for all MPs tomorrow