Vote counting is in progress for Puducherry's 30-seat Legislative Assembly following polls on April 9, 2026, with DMK's Leader of Opposition R. Siva trailing in Villianur and Congress's V. Vaithilingam trailing in Thattanchavady. Both politicians have long histories in Puducherry politics, with Siva entering via DMK in 1996 and Vaithilingam contesting since 1980 and serving twice as chief minister. Coverage is limited to left-center sources, with no center or right-leaning perspectives available.