Oussudu Assembly Election Results 2026

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Oussudu Election Result 2026 Highlights: INC's P. Karthikeyan with 15400 defeats BJP's E. Theeppainthan

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INC's P. Karthikeyan with 15400 defeats BJP's E. Theeppainthan

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INC's P. Karthikeyan wins Oussudu with 8756 votes

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Oussudu Election Results: INC leads in Oussudu, BJP trails

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Close fight between INC's P. Karthikeyan and BJP's E. Theeppainthan

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Oussudu Election Result: P. Karthikeyan leads in Oussudu, E. Theeppainthan trails

Full Coverage of Oussudu Election Result

Oussudu Assembly Constituency

Oussudu is a predominantly rural Scheduled Caste constituency known for its ecological significance due to the Oussudu Lake. Located along the western border, it is characterised by agriculture, labour-based employment, and environmental dependence.

The lake plays a crucial role in irrigation and livelihoods, making conservation a central issue. Political activity is driven by grassroots leadership and welfare politics.

Political & Social Character:

SC-dominated rural electorate
Strong panchayat influence
Multi-party competition

Geography and Connectivity:

Western Puducherry
Presence of Oussudu Lake
Rural road connectivity

Hotspots:

Lake region
Agricultural villages
Rural settlements

Core Issues:

Irrigation and lake protection
Rural infrastructure
Welfare delivery

Voter Issues:

Farmers seek water security
SC communities prioritise welfare
Environmental concerns rising

Past Oussudu Assembly Election Results

WINNER

Ak Sai J Saravanan Kumar

BJP

Number of Votes 14,121

Winning Party Voting %48.8

Winning Margin %6.5

Other Candidates - Oussudu Assembly Constituency

Name
Party
Votes

P. Karthikeyan

INC

12,241

Geetha Priya

NTK

740

Muthalu Vengadesan

AMMKMNKZ

496

NOTA

NOTA

409

N. Ambigapathy

IND

320

K. Sankar

MNM

293

A. Murali

IND

165

R. Babou

DMDK

77

S. Sanjiv Ganthi

IND

47

Abimannan

IND

24

M. Ramesh

IJK

14

WINNER

E. Theeppainthan

INC

Number of Votes 8,675

Winning Party Voting %33

Winning Margin %8.8

Other Candidates - Oussudu Assembly Constituency

Name
Party
Votes

Sai J Saravanan Kumar

BJP

6,345

M. Vaithiyanathan

AINRC

5,687

P. Karthikeyan

IND

3,397

M. Selvarassou

ADMK

942

D. Angalan

VCK

479

NOTA

NOTA

388

P. Asaravel

IND

166

P. Madhivanan

IND

65

S. Sasikumar

NTK

59

K. Arunachalam

AGIMK

39

R. Jeyapriya

IJK

31

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 OUSSUDU (SC)?

Polling for the OUSSUDU (SC) Assembly seat will take place in the first phase on April 09, 2026.

When will the election result for OUSSUDU (SC) be declared?

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

Who won the Assembly election from OUSSUDU (SC) in 2021?

In the Puducherry Assembly Elections 2021, the OUSSUDU (SC) seat was won by BJP. The winning candidate, Saravanan Kumar, secured 14121 votes. The runner-up was from INC, whose candidate P. Karthikeyan received 12241 votes.

What was the winning vote percentage of BJP in OUSSUDU (SC) in 2021?

In the previous election in OUSSUDU (SC), Saravanan Kumar secured victory as a candidate from BJP. They received a total of 14121 votes, accounting for a vote share of 48.8%.

How many votes did Saravanan Kumar receive in the 2021 OUSSUDU (SC) election?

In the 2021 election for the OUSSUDU (SC) seat, BJP candidate Saravanan Kumar won with 14121 votes. They defeated INC candidate P. Karthikeyan by a margin of 1880 votes. P. Karthikeyan received 12241 votes in total.

Who was the runner-up in OUSSUDU (SC) in 2021?

In the 2021 election for the OUSSUDU (SC) seat, the runner-up was INC candidate P. Karthikeyan. They were defeated by BJP candidate Saravanan Kumar. P. Karthikeyan secured a total of 12241 votes, losing by a margin of 1880 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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NDA to retain Puducherry with 16-20 seats: Axis My India exit poll

The Axis My India exit poll predicts a clear victory for the National Democratic Alliance in the Puducherry assembly elections, projecting 16 to 20 seats out of 30 following a 90 percent voter turnout.

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NDA to win second straight term in Puducherry, may get 16-20 seats: Exit polls

The BJP-led NDA will retain Puducherry for a second straight term and may get 16-20 seats, exit polls predicted. The DMK-led opposition alliance, which is hoping to return to power after five years, is likely to win 6-12 seats.

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PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Puducherry ahead of assembly polls

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Why Puducherry is not so cherry for INDIA bloc

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TVK goes solo in Puducherry, names candidates for all 30 Assembly constituencies

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