Rajapalayam, a tough turf for Rajenthra Bhalaji Updated: Updated: He says he switched constituency based on requests from local people Share Article Rajapalayam A serene constituency Rajapalayam Assembly seat has been witnessing hustle and bustle of political activity after Minister for Milk and Dairy Development, K.T. Rajenthra Bhalaji, decided to contest from here. A two-time MLA and resident of Sivakasi Assembly Constituency, Mr. Bhalaji claimed that he switched the constituency based on requests from local people. However, his political opponents differ from him. “He has run away from Sivakasi after being MLA and Minister for 10 years with fear of defeat,” said his former party colleague and Sattur MLA, M.S.R. Rajavarman.