In the 2021 assembly elections in Puducherry, among the national parties, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) contested 9 seats and won 6, while the Congress contested 14 seats and won 2.

Among regional parties, the All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) contested 16 seats and won 10, while the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) contested 13 seats and won 6. The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) contested 5 seats but did not win any.

This time, key contests in Puducherry include Thattanchavady, Raj Bhavan, Lawspet, Mahe and Yanam.