Puducherry Government declares April 9 public holiday in view of Assembly polls

Puducherry will observe a public holiday on April 9. This is for the territorial Assembly elections. All government offices and businesses will be closed. Daily wage workers will receive paid leave. This allows citizens to cast their votes. Puducherry will elect 30 members to its Assembly on this day. The regions of Puducherry, Karaikal, Mahe, and Yanam will participate.