BJP seeks to achieve breakthrough in Karaikal

The BJP, which is yet to secure an Assembly victory in Karaikal district, is seeking to achieve a breakthrough in this election by contesting three of the five constituencies, up from its usual one or two seats in previous polls, signalling growing organisational ambition and confidence in the region.

As part of the N.R. Congress-led NDA in Puducherry, the BJP is contesting Karaikal North and Neravy–T.R. Pattinam against DMK candidates, while taking on the Congress in Thirunallar.