Puducherry, May 4 -- The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is set to retain power in the Union Territory of Puducherry. As counting continues this Monday, the alliance led by Chief Minister N Rangasamy has already surged past the majority threshold, currently leading in or having won 17 seats in the 30-member Assembly.

The All India NR Congress (AINRC) remains the powerhouse of the alliance, securing 11 seats (9 wins, 2 leads). With the halfway mark set at 16, the NDA's performance ensures a stable path to forming the next government before the current assembly term expires on June 15.

Following closely is Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), with two wins and three more seats in the lead, totalling five seats. The Bharatiya Janata Party (...