New Delhi, March 15 -- The Union Territory of Puducherry is all set to hold the 2026 Assembly Election on April 9 in a single phase with counting of votes scheduled to take place on May 4, the Election Commission of India said on Sunday.

The current term of the 30-member Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory is set to expire on June 15, 2026.

The ruling Congress is contesting in alliance with the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the Communist Party of India (CPI). The opposition includes the All India NR Congress (AINRC), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).

The Puducherry Pradesh Congress Committee (PPCC) on March 6 formed a seven-member committee to hold formal discussions with...