A pre-poll survey by People’s Pulse predicts an NDA victory in the Union Territory of Puducherry, enabling Chief Minister N Rangasamy to return for a fourth term. The pre-poll survey projects the NDA winning 14–17 seats, the Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA) 9–11, the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) of actor Vijay winning 2–4, and others 1–2 seats.