V. Vigneshwaran, Joint Secretary of BJP Medical Wing in Puducherry, files his nomination papers as an Independent from Nedungadu, a seat allotted to N.R. Congress.
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Rebel candidates in Karaikal have exposed the fissures within key electoral alliances ahead of the Puducherry Assembly elections.
While party leaders insist rebels will withdraw and face disciplinary action, developments on the ground point to underlying tensions over seat-sharing and the enduring role of individual influence in the region’s electoral politics.
Published – March 25, 2026 08:03 pm IST
