C.Malaiselvam

C. Malaiselvam, 47, is a farmer and Puthiya Tamilagam candidate contesting from Mudukulathur constituency in Tamil Nadu with a 10th standard education. He represents a regional party founded by K. Krishnasamy in 1997 that focuses on social equity and advocates for marginalized communities, particularly the Pallar community in southern Tamil Nadu. Despite his candidacy, Malaiselvam maintains an extremely low public profile with virtually no individual media coverage, social media presence, or documented political achievements separate from the party machinery. Mudukulathur constituency has historically been contested by major parties like DMK, AIADMK, and Congress, with DMK's R.S. Rajakannappan winning in 2021 and Congress's S. Pandi in 2016. Puthiya Tamilagam has decided to contest the 2026 elections solo without major alliance partnerships, which analysts suggest could impact its electoral prospects but might allow it to influence vote shares in southern Tamil Nadu constituencies. The party has released its first list of 43 candidates, though specific details about Malaiselvam's campaign strategy or local development agenda are not publicly documented. Voters should note that there is no available information on Malaiselvam's previous electoral contests, constituency work, development projects, or public service record. No legal cases, scandals, or controversies have been reported against him. His declared assets show a significant increase from Rs. 6.5 lakhs in 2021 to Rs. 25.11 lakhs currently, primarily in movable assets. With minimal public information available, voters seeking to understand his vision for Mudukulathur may need to rely on direct campaign interactions or party manifestos rather than established track records.