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PAlanivel Thiaga Rajan comes from a prominent political fellowship in Tamil Nadu, and currently serves as the say’s government minister for info Technology and Digital Services.He is seeking re-election from the Madurai telephone exchange constituency in the 2026 Assembly elections, a key seat in the city that he won in 2021 with 73,205 votes. In 2026, PTR is set to face actor, director, and producer Sundar C. In a closely watched contest.Madhar Badhurudeen of TVK is leading, while Sundar C of the AIADMK is trailing with 12,900 votes (behind by 11,051 votes).Thiaga Rajan of the DMK is also trailing with 12,643 votes (behind by 11,308 votes).Also Read | Tamil Nadu: ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay and TVK’s stunning performance in poll debutWho is PT Rajan?Palanivel Thiaga Rajan comes from a prominent political family, being the son of PTR Palanivel Rajan, a former Speaker of the Tamil Nadu Assembly, and the grandson of PT Rajan, who served as Chief Minister of the Madras Presidency. He also has a strong educational background with a degree in chemical engineering from the National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirappalli.He began his professional career in the corporate sector, starting as a consultant in 1990 before moving to global financial institutions like Lehman Brothers and Standard Chartered Bank.He held senior roles in capital markets and financial services before leaving his corporate career in 2014 to continue his political legacy.Also Read: Vijay led TVK candidate's election office set afire near Tamil Nadu's Trichy, probe launchedWhat Happened in Previous Elections?PTR was first elected as an MLA from the Madurai Central constituency in 2016 and was re-elected in 2021, securing a second consecutive term. His back-to-back victories have strengthened his position in the constituency and established him as a key figure within the DMK.From 2021 to 2023, he served as Tamil Nadu’s Finance Minister, during which he released a White Paper on the state’s finances. Following a cabinet reshuffle in 2023, he was appointed as the Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services, a role he continues to hold.Madurai Central is expected to be a closely watched battleground in the 2026 Assembly elections. While PTR maintains a strong base in the constituency, the contest is likely to be competitive between the ruling DMK and the opposition AIADMK.

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