Actor-director Sundar C, who is married to BJP Vice President Khushbu Sundar, is preparing to make his electoral debut in the forthcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections slated for April 23. He is expected to contest from the Madurai Central constituency, representing the Puthiya Needhi Katchi (PNK) under the NDA alliance. This information follows the NDA’s seat-sharing arrangement, which designates the Madurai Central constituency to the PNK as part of the allocation given to the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK).

Sundar C’s Candidacy Confirmed by PNK Leadership

The founder and president of PNK, A.C. Shanmugam, has confirmed that Sundar has been chosen as the party’s candidate. He is set to run under the AIADMK’s ‘Two Leaves’ symbol. The BJP is anticipated to officially announce details regarding the constituency assigned to the PNK, along with confirming the candidate’s identity, on Monday. Moreover, PNK leaders have indicated that another candidate, likely to be from the BJP’s quota, will be revealed on the same day.

Khushbu Sundar Expresses Support for Husband’s Political Aspirations

Khushbu Sundar expressed her pride in her husband’s decision to enter politics, declaring that his ambition is to connect with the public and serve the state that has been the backdrop for his three-decade-long career in the film industry. In a social media message, she conveyed her beliefs, stating that the people of Tamil Nadu, who have supported him throughout his career, will benefit from his political endeavors. She highlighted that Sundar’s candidacy comes with the support of his family, as well as endorsements from AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami, BJP state president Nainar Nagendran, among other NDA allies.

Current Political Landscape of Madurai Central

Madurai Central is currently represented by the ruling DMK and is held by Minister of Information Technology and Digital Services, P.T. Rajan Palanivel Thiagarajan. This constituency is viewed as a stronghold for the DMK. The Puthiya Needhi Katchi, which translates to “New Justice Party,” primarily garners support from the Mudaliyar community and derives its name from the early 20th-century Justice Party, a precursor to the Dravidian movement. Notably, Thiagarajan’s grandfather, P.T. Rajan, was a significant figure in the Justice Party’s history.

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