Palanivel Thiaga Rajan, the Minister for Information Technology and Digital Services in Tamil Nadu, is campaigning for a third term in the Madurai Central constituency during the 2026 Assembly elections. He initially won the seat in 2016 and was re-elected in 2021 with 73,205 votes, solidifying his influence within the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party. Rajan, who comes from a notable political lineage, is the son of former Assembly Speaker PTR Palanivel Rajan and the grandson of a former Chief Minister of the Madras Presidency. His professional background includes significant roles in the corporate sector, particularly in finance, before he shifted to politics in 2014. In the 2026 elections, he is expected to face a strong challenge from actor and director Sundar C., making Madurai Central a key battleground. The competition is anticipated to be fierce, especially with the AIADMK as the main opposition party.