Nellithope Assembly Election Results 2026

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Nellithope Election Result 2026 Highlights: DMK's V. Cartigueyane defeats IND's Omsakthisekar with 850 votes

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DMK's V. Cartigueyane defeats IND's Omsakthisekar with 850 votes

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Nellithope Election Result: V. Cartigueyane leads in Nellithope, Omsakthisekar trails

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Nellithope Election Result: V. Cartigueyane leads in Nellithope, Omsakthisekar trails

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DMK's V. Cartigueyane leads with 8226 votes, IND's Omsakthisekar close

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Nellithope Election Results: DMK leads in Nellithope, IND trails

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Nellithope Assembly Constituency

Nellithope (Constituency No. 16) is a densely populated urban constituency in Puducherry. The area is characterised by closely packed residential zones and active commercial pockets, making it one of the most socially and politically vibrant segments of the city.

Social & Political Character:

Government employees, traders and working-class population
Active civic groups and associations
Competitive contests among All India NR Congress, Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam
Focus on welfare and urban governance

Geography & Connectivity:

Well-connected urban road network
Dense residential and market areas
High population density
Government housing clusters
Easy access to city centres

Hotspots:

Residential neighbourhoods
Market zones
Worker settlements
Government housing

Core Issues:

Road and drainage
Water supply
Housing
Healthcare and education

Voter Mood:

Infrastructure and welfare dominate, with strong emphasis on candidate accessibility.
Residents also expect quicker grievance redressal, improved sanitation systems, and consistent delivery of basic services.
Increasing pressure on infrastructure due to population density has heightened demand for better urban planning, expanded healthcare access, and upgraded public facilities across neighbourhoods.

Past Nellithope Assembly Election Results

WINNER

Richards Johnkumar

BJP

Number of Votes 11,757

Winning Party Voting %42.3

Winning Margin %1.8

Other Candidates - Nellithope Assembly Constituency

Name
Party
Votes

V. Cartigueyane

DMK

11,261

P Murugesan

MNM

1,659

S Sasi Kumar

NTK

1,521

NOTA

NOTA

537

S Prithivirajan

IND

178

D Arivumani

MIDP

145

Arun @ Murugan

IND

142

R Anifa

SDPI

139

E Irudhayaraj

IND

124

Apr @ A. Poovaragavan

DMDK

101

N Delhi Babu

IND

85

S Elumalai, M.A

IND

83

D Jenovia

PUDEP

46

R Pasupathy

IJK

18

R Arumugam @ Saravanan

JD(U)

16

P Shiva Santhosh

IND

11

WINNER

A. Johnkumar

INC

Number of Votes 18,506

Winning Party Voting %69.2

Winning Margin %45.4

Other Candidates - Nellithope Assembly Constituency

Name
Party
Votes

Omsakthi Sekar

ADMK

6,365

Balaji. D

AINRC

598

NOTA

NOTA

394

Elangovan

BJP

287

N. Mohan @ Veeraiyan

CPI

214

P. Ramarajan

NTK

153

K. Purushothaman

PMK

77

U. Chitra

IJK

51

B. Radhakrishnan

IND

50

F. John Paul

IND

30

M. Manimaran

IND

19

D. Arokiaraj

IND

15

FAQ's

When will the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 be held?

Voting for the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 will take place on April 09, while the counting of votes will be held on 4 May.

When will voting take place in NELLITHOPE?

Polling for the NELLITHOPE Assembly seat will take place in the first phase on April 09, 2026.

When will the election result for NELLITHOPE be declared?

Vote counting and the declaration of results for the NELLITHOPE Assembly seat, along with all constituencies of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly, will be held on May 4, 2026.

Who won the Assembly election from NELLITHOPE in 2021?

In the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2021, the NELLITHOPE seat was won by BJP. The winning candidate, Richards Johnkumar, secured 11757 votes. The runner-up was from DMK, whose candidate V. Cartigueyane received 11261 votes.

What was the winning vote percentage of BJP in NELLITHOPE in 2021?

In the previous election in NELLITHOPE, Richards Johnkumar secured victory as a candidate from BJP. They received a total of 11757 votes, accounting for a vote share of 42.3%.

How many votes did Richards Johnkumar receive in the 2021 NELLITHOPE election?

In the 2021 election for the NELLITHOPE seat, BJP candidate Richards Johnkumar won with 11757 votes. They defeated DMK candidate V. Cartigueyane by a margin of 496 votes. V. Cartigueyane received 11261 votes in total.

Who was the runner-up in NELLITHOPE in 2021?

In the 2021 election for the NELLITHOPE seat, the runner-up was DMK candidate V. Cartigueyane. They were defeated by BJP candidate Richards Johnkumar. V. Cartigueyane secured a total of 11261 votes, losing by a margin of 496 votes.

How many seats are there in the Puducherry Assembly?

The Puducherry Assembly (Vidhan Sabha) has a total of 30 seats. Public representatives are elected directly.

Which party won the last Puducherry Assembly Elections?

In the Puducherry Assembly Elections held in 2021, AINRC won the most number of seats. AINRC won a total of 10 seats. The seat count for other parties was as follows: BJP (6), INC (2), OTH (12)

When will the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 results be announced?

Vote counting and declaration of results across all constituencies in Puducherry Assembly Elections 2026 will be held on May 4, 2026.

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