344 candidates in fray for Puducherry polls 2016
The total number of candidates contesting the Puducherry Assembly elections scheduled for May 16 has increased from 187 in 2011 to 344 this year. Compared to six independents last time, there are 97 independents this time. Also, for the first time, votes polled in Puducherry, having 23 out of the 30 segments, would be counted in two centres. 