In all the countries of the world where there is democracy, the biggest right to express one’s views is the right to vote. As a citizen of a country, it is the duty of every person to vote and elect the government of his choice. But do you know that there is a place in India where people also vote for France. Know in which state this place is located.
Why are votes cast for France?
Let us tell you that the people of Puducherry vote for France. Let’s put. Actually, Puducherry was earlier a French colony, whose impression is still visible everywhere here. Let us tell you that France gives its citizens registered in the voter list of its Consulate General the right to vote wherever they are present. Because of this right, French citizens living in Puducherry get the right to vote. It is noteworthy that in the French presidential elections held in 2022, two polling stations were set up in the premises of the Consulate General of France in Puducherry region and one polling station each in Chennai.
Let us tell you that Puducherry is a Union Territory. It was formed by merging 4 districts of the state. The name Puducherry is named after its largest district Puducherry. Earlier its official name was Pondicherry, which was changed to Puducherry in September 2006. Whereas Puducherry means ‘new village’ in the local Tamil language. Pondicherry is one of the most planned cities in the country. It looks very clean and beautiful. This area situated near the sea is called White Town.
History of Puducherry
Puducherry was under French rule for about 300 years. General Dumas was the Governor of the French colony Pondicherry. Let us tell you that in ancient times this was a major center of trade with France. However, even today the imprint of French culture and architecture is visible here. Apart from France, Puducherry was also occupied by Holland and England for some time. But it was merged with India on 1 November 1954. Apart from this, there is the Bay of Bengal in its east.
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