The Hindu Editorial • March 25, 2026 • Read Original

Political poker: On the Puducherry Assembly election, the political players

Confusion prevails among all the main players in Puducherry

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Analysis of editorial from The Hindu newspaper on March 25, 2026

Political poker: On the Puducherry Assembly election, the political players

Confusion prevails among all the main players in Puducherry

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Sentences

Sentence 1 of 20

English Original

Puducherry and political confusion go together.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Puducherry and political

The place (Puducherry) and the state of being mixed up or uncertain in politics

Part 2

Exist or happen at the same time

Part 3

together

Linked to each other or occurring at once

Context and Background

Political Instability in Puducherry

Puducherry has a long history of political flux, frequent imposition of President’s Rule (seven times since 1968), and governments collapsing due to defections. The unique structure of the Union Territory, including the role of nominated MLAs, often leads to complex power struggles between local parties and the Central government.

Sentence 2 of 20

English Original

This has been reinforced in the manner in which the major political players have gone through the seat sharing process.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

This

The idea that politics and confusion are closely linked

Part 2

has been

Has been made much more certain or obvious

Part 3

in the manner in which the political players have gone through the process

By the way the main political parties negotiated their seat divisions

Sentence 3 of 20

English Original

Though Puducherry’s first NDA government, led by the AINRC and the BJP, has been able to complete its five-year term, the allies have struggled to reach an electoral understanding.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Though Puducherry’s first government, led by the and the BJP, has been able to complete its five-year term

Despite the fact that the first coalition government of AINRC and BJP finished its full five years in power

Part 2

the

The partner parties in the government (AINRC and BJP)

Part 3

have struggled

Have found it very difficult and had many disagreements

Part 4

to reach an electoral understanding

To come to a final agreement on how many seats each party would contest in the upcoming election

Context and Background

AINRC-BJP Alliance in Puducherry

The AINRC-led NDA government came to power in 2021 with N. Rangaswamy as Chief Minister. While it was the first time the BJP became part of a government in the Union Territory, the relationship between the two partners has often been tense over issues of administrative control and future seat sharing.

Sentence 4 of 20

English Original

An agreement was reached only on March 20, three days before nominations closed, with the AINRC and BJP allotted 16 and 10 seats, respectively, and junior allies the AIADMK and the fledgling LJK given two seats each.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

An agreement

The formal seat sharing deal between all the alliance partners

Part 2

was reached

Was finalized or settled

Part 3

only on March 20

As late as March 20

Part 4

three days before closed

Just 72 hours before the deadline for candidates to file their official applications

Part 5

with the AINRC and BJP 16 and 10 seats, , and the and the given two seats each

Where AINRC got 16 seats, BJP got 10 seats, and the smaller partners AIADMK and LJK got 2 seats each

Sentence 5 of 20

English Original

The AIADMK, which formed the government in 1974 and 1977, and enjoyed a vote share between 12.6% (2001) and nearly 17% (2016), faces the election as an untested force.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The AIADMK

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party

Part 2

which formed the government in 1974 and 1977, and enjoyed a between 12.6% (2001) and nearly 17% (2016)

Which had its own governments in the past (1970s) and used to get a significant portion of the total votes

Part 3

faces

Is confronting or approaching

Part 4

the election

The upcoming 2026 Assembly polls

Part 5

as an

In a position where its actual strength and popularity today are unknown

Context and Background

AIADMK

The AIADMK was a dominant force in Puducherry politics for decades, often leading or being a major part of the government. However, after the passing of its iconic leader J. Jayalalithaa in 2016, the party has faced internal divisions and a decline in its organizational strength in the Union Territory.

Sentence 6 of 20

English Original

Its woes stem from its leadership, which neglected party-building after Jayalalithaa’s death.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Its

The troubles or problems of the AIADMK party

Part 2

Are caused by or originate from

Part 3

its leadership

The people who control or manage the party

Part 4

which after Jayalalithaa’s death

Who failed to take care of the party’s growth and organization after the death of their key leader J. Jayalalithaa

Sentence 7 of 20

English Original

On the contrary, the BJP, once losing deposits in most of the seats it contested till 2016, rose in 2021 by allying with the AINRC, though its much-hyped “double-engine” governance model has disappointed.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

On the contrary

In direct opposition or absolute contrast to what was said about the AIADMK’s decline

Part 2

the BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party

Part 3

once in most of the seats it contested till 2016

Formerly failing to get even a minimum number of votes in almost every seat it fought before 2016

Part 4

rose

Grew in power or became successful

Part 5

in 2021

During the last Assembly election year

Part 6

by with the AINRC

By forming a partnership or alliance with the regional party AINRC

Part 7

though its much- “” governance model has disappointed

Despite the fact that its highly advertised plan of having the same party in power at both State and Centre has failed to meet expectations

Sentence 8 of 20

English Original

A 2024 study by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the IIPA highlighted Puducherry’s “… most unsatisfactory” performance as there has been no panchayat election since 2006.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

A 2024 study by the Union Ministry of and the

A research report published in 2024 by the central government department for village rule and an administrative school

Part 2

highlighted

Pointed out or brought special attention to

Part 3

Puducherry’s “… most ” performance

The very poor records or results of the Puducherry government

Part 4

as there has been no panchayat election since 2006

Because local village level elections have not been held for 20 years

Context and Background

Local Body Elections in Puducherry

Puducherry has not held panchayat and municipal elections since 2006, despite constitutional requirements. This lack of village-level democracy has been a major point of criticism by various central ministries and audit bodies, as it hinders the devolution of power and direct development at the grassroots level.

Sentence 9 of 20

English Original

A C&AG report on Puducherry’s finances for 2023-24, also makes a few pertinent observations.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

A report on Puducherry’s for 2023-24

An audit report by India’s top auditor about how the Union Territory spent its money recently

Part 2

also

In addition to the previously mentioned 2024 study

Part 3

makes

States or presents

Part 4

a few

Some important and relevant points based on what they saw

Context and Background

Role of CAG in Auditing UTs

The CAG is responsible for auditing the accounts of both the Union and the States/UTs. These reports are crucial for legislative oversight, as they highlight financial irregularities, resource wastage, and the effectiveness of government spending.

Sentence 10 of 20

English Original

Yet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the Union Territory on March 1 to inaugurate projects worth around ₹2,700 crore, lauded the government on governance.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Yet

Despite the unsatisfactory performance and poor audit reports mentioned previously

Part 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The head of the Indian government

Part 3

who visited the on March 1 to projects worth around ₹2,700

Who came to Puducherry at the start of March to start many new public works worth 2,700 crore rupees

Part 4

Publicly praised or celebrated

Part 5

the government

The ruling AINRC-BJP alliance in Puducherry

Part 6

For the way it manages and runs the Union Territory

Sentence 11 of 20

English Original

The Congress-DMK alliance fares no better, with differences persisting even on the final nomination day.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The Congress- alliance

The partnership between the Indian National Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam parties

Part 2

Performs or is manageged

Part 3

no better

Just as badly as the other alliance (NDA)

Part 4

with differences even on the final nomination day

Because disagreements are still continuing right up to the last day to file election papers

Sentence 12 of 20

English Original

Adding to the confusion, Puducherry MP and former Chief Minister V. Vaithilingam, also chief of the Pradesh Congress Committee, filed his nomination.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Adding to the confusion

Making the situation even more mixed up and unclear

Part 2

Puducherry and former Chief Minister V. Vaithilingam, also chief of the

A very senior Congress leader who is currently a Member of Parliament and was previously the Chief Minister and head of the state Congress unit

Part 3

filed

Officially submitted legal papers to run in the election

Part 4

his nomination

His formal application to be a candidate in the Assembly election

Sentence 13 of 20

English Original

Reports suggest that the Congress may contest 16 seats, leaving 12 to the DMK, and one each for the CPI and VCK.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Reports

News articles or information from sources

Part 2

suggest

Indicate or show likely information

Part 3

that the Congress may 16 seats, leaving 12 to the DMK, and one each for the and

That the Congress party might fight in 16 areas, giving 12 areas to its partner DMK, and 1 area each to the CPI and VCK parties

Sentence 14 of 20

English Original

Protesting the treatment meted out to it, the VCK will contest independently in three constituencies.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Protesting the treatment to it

To show its anger against the unfair way it was given seats or importance in the alliance

Part 2

the VCK

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi party

Part 3

will contest

Will fight or participate as a candidate

Part 4

independently

On its own, without any alliance partners

Part 5

in three

In three specific areas where elections are held

Sentence 15 of 20

English Original

The CPI(M) has fielded its candidates in four seats, apart from supporting an independent in Mahe, an enclave in Kerala.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The CPI(M)

The Communist Party of India (Marxist)

Part 2

has

Has officially put forward names of people to run in the election

Part 3

its candidates

The members who will represent the party in the polls

Part 4

in four seats

In four different election areas

Part 5

apart from supporting an in , an in Kerala

In addition to helping a non-party candidate in Mahe, which is a small part of Puducherry located geographically inside Kerala state

Context and Background

The Geography of Puducherry

Puducherry Union Territory is unique as it comprises four non-contiguous districts: Puducherry (main area), Karaikal (in Tamil Nadu), Mahe (on the west coast in Kerala), and Yanam (in Andhra Pradesh). This geographical spread requires political parties to coordinate across different state borders.

Sentence 16 of 20

English Original

Congress supporters of former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy — he did not contest the 2021 election — are upset that he has been denied a ticket.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Congress supporters of former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy

The members of the Congress party who follow the previous leader V. Narayanasamy

Part 2

he did not contest the 2021 election

He did not stand for election or run for any seat in the last Assembly polls

Part 3

are

Current state of feeling

Part 4

upset that he has been

Angry and disappointed because the party refused to let him run in the current election

Sentence 17 of 20

English Original

Adding to the chaotic situation, the TVK first released a full list of 30 candidates on Sunday, the penultimate day of filing of nominations, but later announced the allotment of two seats to the fledgling NMK.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Adding to the situation

Making the already messy and unorganized state of affairs even worse

Part 2

the

The Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam, a new political party founded by actor Vijay

Part 3

released

Made public or announced

Part 4

a full list of 30 candidates

A complete set of names for all 30 available seats in the Assembly

Part 5

on Sunday, the day of filing of nominations

On Sunday, which was the second-to-last day for candidates to submit their official papers

Part 6

announced

Gave formal notice about a change

Part 7

the of two seats to the fledgling

The giving away or assignment of two of its seats to the new partner party NMK

Sentence 18 of 20

English Original

At least four of the TVK’s nominees are from other parties.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

At least four of the TVK’s

A minimum of four people chosen by TVK to run in the election

Part 2

are

Stay or belong in the current state

Part 3

from other parties

Have their origins or were previously members of different political groups

Sentence 19 of 20

English Original

All these political players must also account for the Union government’s power to nominate three legislators to the Assembly.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

All these political players

Every political party and candidate mentioned before

Part 2

must also

Need to consider or keep in mind

Part 3

the Union government’s power to three to the Assembly

The legal right of the Central government to choose three people to sit in the state legislature without being elected

Context and Background

Nominated MLAs in Puducherry

Under the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963, the Central Government can nominate three members to the Puducherry Legislative Assembly. These nominated members have the same voting rights as elected MLAs, which can significantly influence the formation or survival of a government in a close election.

Sentence 20 of 20

English Original

On April 9, nearly 9.5 lakh voters should choose a government that meaningfully improves governance and goes beyond demanding Statehood.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

On April 9

On the scheduled day of the Assembly elections

Part 2

nearly 9.5 voters

Approximately the 950,000 citizens of Puducherry who have the right to vote

Part 3

should choose

Ought to pick or decide upon

Part 4

a government that improves governance and goes beyond demanding

An administration that truly makes the way the state is run better and focuses on practical progress rather than just asking for full state status

Context and Background

The Demand for Statehood in Puducherry

Puducherry currently acts as a Union Territory with a legislature. The demand for ‘Full Statehood’ has been a long-standing political issue, as it would give the local government more autonomy and reduce the power of the Central government and the Lieutenant Governor. However, this editorial suggests that issues of actual governance are more crucial for the people.

Sentence 1 of 20

Sentences Breakdown

Editorial Summary

5-Point Summary

1 Puducherry’s political scene is characterized by persistent confusion, highlighted by the chaotic seat-sharing processes among all major parties.
2 The ruling NDA alliance between AINRC and BJP struggled to reach an agreement, finalizing seat distribution just three days before the nomination deadline.
3 The AIADMK enters the election as an uncertain force due to a lack of party-building efforts following the death of former leader Jayalalithaa.
4 The opposition Congress-DMK alliance also faces internal disputes, with key leaders filing nominations independently and allies protesting their seat allotments.
5 The editorial concludes that voters should prioritize a government focused on real governance and administrative improvements rather than just the statehood issue.

Tone of the Editorial

Critical

Why this tone?

The editorial takes a critical stance on the state of politics in Puducherry. It uses strong language like “confusion prevails,” “woes stem from,” “neglected,” and “chaotic situation” to describe the mismanagement and lack of coordination among political players. It also points out failures in governance, such as the absence of panchayat elections for two decades.

Sentence 1 of 20

Puducherry and political confusion go together.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Puducherry and political confusion

The place (Puducherry) and the state of being mixed up or uncertain in politics

Part 2

Exist or happen at the same time

Part 3

together

Linked to each other or occurring at once

Sentence 2 of 20

This has been reinforced in the manner in which the major political players have gone through the seat sharing process.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

This

The idea that politics and confusion are closely linked

Part 2

has been reinforced

Has been made much more certain or obvious

Part 3

in the manner in which the major political players have gone through the seat sharing process

By the way the main political parties negotiated their seat divisions

Sentence 3 of 20

Though Puducherry’s first NDA government, led by the AINRC and the BJP, has been able to complete its five-year term, the allies have struggled to reach an electoral understanding.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Though Puducherry’s first NDA government, led by the AINRC and the BJP, has been able to complete its five-year term

Despite the fact that the first coalition government of AINRC and BJP finished its full five years in power

Part 2

the allies

The partner parties in the government (AINRC and BJP)

Part 3

have struggled

Have found it very difficult and had many disagreements

Part 4

to reach an electoral understanding

To come to a final agreement on how many seats each party would contest in the upcoming election

Sentence 4 of 20

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

An agreement

The formal seat sharing deal between all the alliance partners

Part 2

was reached

Was finalized or settled

Part 3

only on March 20

As late as March 20

Part 4

three days before nominations closed

Just 72 hours before the deadline for candidates to file their official applications

Part 5

with the AINRC and BJP allotted 16 and 10 seats, respectively, and junior allies the AIADMK and the fledgling LJK given two seats each

Where AINRC got 16 seats, BJP got 10 seats, and the smaller partners AIADMK and LJK got 2 seats each

Sentence 5 of 20

The AIADMK, which formed the government in 1974 and 1977, and enjoyed a vote share between 12.6% (2001) and nearly 17% (2016), faces the election as an untested force.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The AIADMK

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam political party

Part 2

which formed the government in 1974 and 1977, and enjoyed a vote share between 12.6% (2001) and nearly 17% (2016)

Which had its own governments in the past (1970s) and used to get a significant portion of the total votes

Part 3

faces

Is confronting or approaching

Part 4

the election

The upcoming 2026 Assembly polls

Part 5

as an untested force

In a position where its actual strength and popularity today are unknown

Sentence 6 of 20

Its woes stem from its leadership, which neglected party-building after Jayalalithaa’s death.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Its woes

The troubles or problems of the AIADMK party

Part 2

stem from

Are caused by or originate from

Part 3

its leadership

The people who control or manage the party

Part 4

which neglected party-building after Jayalalithaa’s death

Who failed to take care of the party’s growth and organization after the death of their key leader J. Jayalalithaa

Sentence 7 of 20

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

On the contrary

In direct opposition or absolute contrast to what was said about the AIADMK’s decline

Part 2

the BJP

The Bharatiya Janata Party

Part 3

once losing deposits in most of the seats it contested till 2016

Formerly failing to get even a minimum number of votes in almost every seat it fought before 2016

Part 4

rose

Grew in power or became successful

Part 5

in 2021

During the last Assembly election year

Part 6

by allying with the AINRC

By forming a partnership or alliance with the regional party AINRC

Part 7

though its much-hyped “double-engine” governance model has disappointed

Despite the fact that its highly advertised plan of having the same party in power at both State and Centre has failed to meet expectations

Sentence 8 of 20

A 2024 study by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the IIPA highlighted Puducherry’s “… most unsatisfactory” performance as there has been no panchayat election since 2006.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

A 2024 study by the Union Ministry of Panchayati Raj and the IIPA

A research report published in 2024 by the central government department for village rule and an administrative school

Part 2

highlighted

Pointed out or brought special attention to

Part 3

Puducherry’s “… most unsatisfactory” performance

The very poor records or results of the Puducherry government

Part 4

as there has been no panchayat election since 2006

Because local village level elections have not been held for 20 years

Sentence 9 of 20

A C&AG report on Puducherry’s finances for 2023-24, also makes a few pertinent observations.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

A C&AG report on Puducherry’s finances for 2023-24

An audit report by India’s top auditor about how the Union Territory spent its money recently

Part 2

also

In addition to the previously mentioned 2024 study

Part 3

makes

States or presents

Part 4

a few pertinent observations

Some important and relevant points based on what they saw

Sentence 10 of 20

Yet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited the Union Territory on March 1 to inaugurate projects worth around ₹2,700 crore, lauded the government on governance.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Yet

Despite the unsatisfactory performance and poor audit reports mentioned previously

Part 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The head of the Indian government

Part 3

who visited the Union Territory on March 1 to inaugurate projects worth around ₹2,700 crore

Who came to Puducherry at the start of March to start many new public works worth 2,700 crore rupees

Part 4

lauded

Publicly praised or celebrated

Part 5

the government

The ruling AINRC-BJP alliance in Puducherry

Part 6

on governance

For the way it manages and runs the Union Territory

Sentence 11 of 20

The Congress-DMK alliance fares no better, with differences persisting even on the final nomination day.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The Congress-DMK alliance

The partnership between the Indian National Congress and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam parties

Part 2

fares

Performs or is manageged

Part 3

no better

Just as badly as the other alliance (NDA)

Part 4

with differences persisting even on the final nomination day

Because disagreements are still continuing right up to the last day to file election papers

Sentence 12 of 20

Adding to the confusion, Puducherry MP and former Chief Minister V. Vaithilingam, also chief of the Pradesh Congress Committee, filed his nomination.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Adding to the confusion

Making the situation even more mixed up and unclear

Part 2

Puducherry MP and former Chief Minister V. Vaithilingam, also chief of the Pradesh Congress Committee

A very senior Congress leader who is currently a Member of Parliament and was previously the Chief Minister and head of the state Congress unit

Part 3

filed

Officially submitted legal papers to run in the election

Part 4

his nomination

His formal application to be a candidate in the Assembly election

Sentence 13 of 20

Reports suggest that the Congress may contest 16 seats, leaving 12 to the DMK, and one each for the CPI and VCK.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Reports

News articles or information from sources

Part 2

suggest

Indicate or show likely information

Part 3

that the Congress may contest 16 seats, leaving 12 to the DMK, and one each for the CPI and VCK

That the Congress party might fight in 16 areas, giving 12 areas to its partner DMK, and 1 area each to the CPI and VCK parties

Sentence 14 of 20

Protesting the treatment meted out to it, the VCK will contest independently in three constituencies.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Protesting the treatment meted out to it

To show its anger against the unfair way it was given seats or importance in the alliance

Part 2

the VCK

The Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi party

Part 3

will contest

Will fight or participate as a candidate

Part 4

independently

On its own, without any alliance partners

Part 5

in three constituencies

In three specific areas where elections are held

Sentence 15 of 20

The CPI(M) has fielded its candidates in four seats, apart from supporting an independent in Mahe, an enclave in Kerala.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

The CPI(M)

The Communist Party of India (Marxist)

Part 2

has fielded

Has officially put forward names of people to run in the election

Part 3

its candidates

The members who will represent the party in the polls

Part 4

in four seats

In four different election areas

Part 5

apart from supporting an independent in Mahe, an enclave in Kerala

In addition to helping a non-party candidate in Mahe, which is a small part of Puducherry located geographically inside Kerala state

Sentence 16 of 20

Congress supporters of former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy — he did not contest the 2021 election — are upset that he has been denied a ticket.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Congress supporters of former Chief Minister V. Narayanasamy

The members of the Congress party who follow the previous leader V. Narayanasamy

Part 2

he did not contest the 2021 election

He did not stand for election or run for any seat in the last Assembly polls

Part 3

are

Current state of feeling

Part 4

upset that he has been denied a ticket

Angry and disappointed because the party refused to let him run in the current election

Sentence 17 of 20

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

Adding to the chaotic situation

Making the already messy and unorganized state of affairs even worse

Part 2

the TVK

The Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam, a new political party founded by actor Vijay

Part 3

released

Made public or announced

Part 4

a full list of 30 candidates

A complete set of names for all 30 available seats in the Assembly

Part 5

on Sunday, the penultimate day of filing of nominations

On Sunday, which was the second-to-last day for candidates to submit their official papers

Part 6

announced

Gave formal notice about a change

Part 7

the allotment of two seats to the fledgling NMK

The giving away or assignment of two of its seats to the new partner party NMK

Sentence 18 of 20

At least four of the TVK’s nominees are from other parties.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

At least four of the TVK’s nominees

A minimum of four people chosen by TVK to run in the election

Part 2

are

Stay or belong in the current state

Part 3

from other parties

Have their origins or were previously members of different political groups

Sentence 19 of 20

All these political players must also account for the Union government’s power to nominate three legislators to the Assembly.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

All these political players

Every political party and candidate mentioned before

Part 2

must also account for

Need to consider or keep in mind

Part 3

the Union government’s power to nominate three legislators to the Assembly

The legal right of the Central government to choose three people to sit in the state legislature without being elected

Sentence 20 of 20

On April 9, nearly 9.5 lakh voters should choose a government that meaningfully improves governance and goes beyond demanding Statehood.

Sentence Breakdown

Part 1

On April 9

On the scheduled day of the Assembly elections

Part 2

nearly 9.5 lakh voters

Approximately the 950,000 citizens of Puducherry who have the right to vote

Part 3

should choose

Ought to pick or decide upon

Part 4

a government that meaningfully improves governance and goes beyond demanding Statehood

An administration that truly makes the way the state is run better and focuses on practical progress rather than just asking for full state status

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