The counting of votes for the Oupalam Assembly constituency in Puducherry is currently underway, with six candidates vying for the seat. The key contenders include A Anbalagan from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK), V Annibal Kennedy from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and S Siva from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). Other candidates in the fray are Subramaniyan of the Tamilaga Makkal Thannurimai Katchi, Selvanathan of the Pattali Makkal Katchi, and V Devipriya of the Naam Tamilar Katchi.
Constituency Overview
Oupalam is a General constituency in Puducherry, with a total of 27,603 registered voters. In the 2021 Assembly election, the voter turnout was recorded at 85.13%. The constituency has historically witnessed close contests between the AIADMK and the DMK.
Past Election Results
In the 2021 Assembly election, Annibal Kennedy of the DMK emerged victorious, winning by a margin of 4,780 votes. The runner-up was A Anbalagan of the AIADMK. Prior to that, in the 2016 election, A Anbalagan of the AIADMK had won the seat, highlighting the competitive nature of this constituency.
Counting Process and Trends
As the counting progresses, round-wise tallies are being closely monitored to understand the distribution of votes among the six candidates. Each successive round will reveal how the final margin is shaping up. Early trends indicate a neck-and-neck race between the leading contenders, with all eyes on the final result.
The outcome of the Oupalam seat will contribute to the overall tally in Puducherry, which has 30 Assembly segments. The result is expected to be declared later today.
Disclaimer: This data is provided by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) | MyNeta and sourced from election affidavits available in the public domain of the Election Commission of India.
