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Pondicherry: Congress retains power

May 11, 2006 09:53 IST
Last Updated: May 11, 2006 14:25 IST


The Congress-led Democratic Progressive Alliance retained power in the Pondicherry, winning 17 of the 25 seats declared by 1300 hrs.

With the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam combine winning nine seats till 1300 hrs, even if they emerge victorious in all five remaining seats, they cannot overtake the DPA tally.

There are 30 seats in the territorial Assembly in the enclaves of Pondicherry, Karaikal, Yanam and Mahe.

So far, the Congress had won eight seats, followed by its ally the DMK with six seats. The Paatali Makkal Katchi had secured three seats.

The rival AIADMK-led Democratic People's Alliance managed to secure only three seats. The Puducherry Munnetra Congress of former Congressman P Kannan, has won three seats, but Mr Kannan lost election.

Two seats went to independents.

The MDMK, an AIADMK ally, has made its presence felt in the Union Territory for the first time by winning one seat.

Complete coverage: Pondicherry



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