Puducherry, March 27: Election campaigns have intensified across Puducherry as the Union Territory confirmed 294 candidates in the fray for the upcoming Assembly polls. With nominations finalized, political parties and independents have stepped up their outreach efforts, holding rallies, door-to-door campaigns, and public meetings to connect with voters.
Officials from the Election Commission stated that scrutiny of nominations has been completed and the final list of candidates released. The campaigns are expected to gain further momentum in the coming days as parties unveil their manifestos and highlight key promises on governance, development, and welfare schemes.
Major parties including the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and All India NR Congress (AINRC) are fielding candidates across constituencies, while several independents are also contesting. The multi-cornered contest is likely to make the electoral battle highly competitive.
Authorities have put in place elaborate arrangements to ensure free and fair elections, including deployment of security forces, monitoring of campaign expenditure, and strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct. Voter awareness drives are also being conducted to encourage high turnout.
With 294 candidates confirmed, Puducherry is set for a vibrant election season, as parties and candidates intensify their efforts to reach out to the electorate ahead of polling day.
