Puducherry MLA List

Puducherry MLA List contains the names of all the members of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly. There are 30 constituencies from which a representative is elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly. There are 30 MLAs in Puducherry, each of which has been elected democratically through the adult franchise.

The last Assembly elections were held in 2021 in Puducherry in which NDA won 22 seats and formed the government. In this article, we have shared the Puducherry MLA list, containing details such as the party and constituency names of each MLA.

List of MLA in Pondicherry

Puducherry MLAs are elected every five years for each of Puducherry’s 30 constituencies. Puducherry, or Pondicherry, is a union territory located in southeast India. This UT was once a French colony and has a huge French influence in its legacy and architecture. Puducherry MLAs look after the administration and legislation of this unique union territory.

Puducherry Legislative Assembly consists of MLAs, a Speaker, a Deputy Speaker, and others. The legislature and day-to-day administration of Puducherry depend on the efficiency of the Assembly. Here is a brief overview of Puducherry MLAs and the entire Legislative Assembly of Puducherry.

Puducherry Legislative Assembly

There are 30 Puducherry MLAs, who together form a part of the Puducherry Legislative Assembly. The Assembly follows a unicameral legislature and the total number of seats in the Puducherry Legislative Assembly is 33, out of which 3 are nominated members. The MLAs of Puducherry look after the legislation and administration of the union territory.

• The Government of India nominates 3 Puducherry MLAs out of the total 33.
• The voting powers of the nominated MLAs are limited as compared to other MLAs.
• The Government of India can nominate Puducherry MLAs without consulting the state government of Puducherry.

Puducherry MLA List

The elected MLAs in Puducherry look after the administration and legislature of their respective constituencies. Here, we have shared the Puducherry MLA list, consisting of the names of the MLAS, along with the names of their respective parties and constituencies.

MLAs in Puducherry: History

Puducherry has 30 MLAs and follows a unicameral legislature. The union territory of Puducherry has a rich history. It was once a French colony with a Representative Assembly of the French. Here is more about the history of Puducherry MLAs.

• In 1946, a 44-member Representative Assembly was established. It replaced the General Council in place.
• In 1951, the number of constituencies in Pondicherry was reduced to 39.
• In 1963, when Pondicherry was under Indian rule, the government of India passed the Government of Union Territories Act, 1963.
• This act limited the number of Pondicherry MLAs to 30.

FAQ on Puducherry MLAs

Q1. How many MLAs are there in Puducherry?

There are a total of 33 MLAs in Puducherry out of which 30 are elected through adult franchise and 3 are nominated by the Government of India. The MLAs in Puducherry are elected for a period of 5 years unless disqualified.

Q2. Who are the party-wise MLAs in Puducherry?

We have shared the party-wise Puducherry MLA list here. There are a total of 30 elected MLAs in Puducherry. Out of the total, 22 seats are taken by the NDA, which consists of the AINRA, INC, and BJP. Check out the party-wise MLAs of Puducherry here.

Q3. How many women MLAs are there in Puducherry?

There are only a few women MLAs in Puducherry, despite the fact that women voters outnumber men voters in the union territory. Statistics show that there have only been seven women Puducherry MLAs since 1963.

Q4. What is the phone number of Pondicherry MLA?

The phone number of Pondicherry MLAS are shared on the union territory government portal. It contains the phone number and other contact details such as the official address and email of all Pondicherry MLAs.

Q5. Where can I find the list of Puducherry MLAs?

We have shared the list of Puducherry MLAs here, with details about their names, and their respective parties and constituencies. There are a total of 30 elected Puducherry MLAs, who are elected every five years through the adult franchise.