Rajan J Pallan, aged 63, is contesting as the Indian National Congress (INC) candidate from the Thrissur (General) Assembly constituency in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections. Known for his extensive experience in local governance, Pallan previously served as the fifth mayor of the Thrissur Municipal Corporation and has been a councillor since its inception. He has declared assets worth ₹2.67 crore (approximately $322,000 USD) in his election affidavit. The Thrissur constituency is anticipated to be a three-way contest among Pallan, LDF’s Alankode Leelakrishnan, and NDA’s Padmaja Venugopal. The Congress party previously held this seat in 2011, but it has been contested closely in recent elections, making the upcoming vote critical. Pallan's campaign emphasizes local issues such as traffic congestion and waste management, reflecting his commitment to addressing the needs of the community.