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Lottery King's Wife Leema Rose Richest Candidate in Tamil Nadu Polls

Leema Rose, wife of 'Lottery King' Santiago Martin, has filed her nomination as an AIADMK candidate from Lalgudi, emerging as the richest contender in the Tamil Nadu assembly elections. Her affidavit reveals massive family wealth, with her personal assets totaling over Rs 1000 crore. The election is shaping up as a major contest between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance and the AIADMK-led National Democratic Alliance. Actor-turned-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam party is also entering the fray, potentially creating a three-way battle.

Key Points: Richest Candidate in Tamil Nadu Polls: Leema Rose's Assets

  • Leema Rose declares Rs 9.82 crore income
  • Family assets exceed Rs 6000 crore
  • Main contest between DMK-led SPA and AIADMK-led NDA
  • Actor Vijay's TVK makes electoral debut
  • Polling on April 23, results May 4
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Lottery King's wife Leema Rose emerges as "richest" candidate in Tamil Nadu polls, files nomination from Lalgudi

Leema Rose, wife of Lottery King Santiago Martin, files nomination as AIADMK's richest candidate with over Rs 1000 crore in declared assets.

"A superb campaign has started... NDA will emerge as victorious. - Piyush Goyal"

Tiruchirappalli, April 7

Leema Rose, wife of Lottery King Santiago Martin, contesting from AIADMK on Monday, filed her nomination from the Lalgudi constituency, making her the richest candidate in the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections.

In her election affidavit, Leema Rose declared an income of Rs 9.82 crore for 2024-25. Her husband, Santiago Martin's income of Rs 11.39 crore, while their son Jose Daison Martin has declared Rs 19.56 crore.

The affidavit shows Leema Rose holds movable assets worth Rs 139.62 crore and immovable assets of Rs 909.94 crore. Santiago Martin's movable and immovable assets are Rs 3,262.01 crore and Rs 887.36 crore, respectively, and Jose Daison Martin has movable assets of Rs 225.56 crore and immovable assets of Rs 439.21 crore. Leema Rose's educational qualification is Class VI.

This comes amidst the ongoing heated political campaign within Tamil Nadu ahead of polling in the state on April 23, followed by results on May 4.

The main electoral contest is expected between the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK)-led Secular Progressive Alliance (SPA), which also includes Congress, DMDK, and the VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by AIADMK with the BJP and Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) as allies.

Actor-turned-politician Vijay is set to make his electoral debut with TVK, attempting to turn the upcoming elections into a three-way contest.

Earlier on Sunday, Union Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu election in-charge Piyush Goyal on Sunday exuded confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will emerge as victorious and form the next government in Tamil Nadu.

Exuding confidence that NDA will emerge as victorious, Goyal said, "A superb campaign has started. Tomorrow, all our candidates will be filing the nomination and there is a lot of enthusiasm on the ground. We will certainly defeat anti-Tamil Nadu, anti-India forces of DMK and Congress and NDA will emerge as victorious, forming the next government in Tamil Nadu and serving the people of the state with welfare and development..."

- ANI

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Shreya B
The lottery business is controversial, but money is money in politics now. AIADMK is clearly fielding candidates who can fund their own campaign. Let's see if the people of Lalgudi vote for development or get swayed by this financial muscle power.
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David E
Interesting data point. The affidavit system is working to show the public the scale of money involved. However, the real question is about the source of this wealth and its correlation with their political influence. Tamil Nadu politics is always full of surprises!
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Priyanka N
With all due respect, having immense wealth doesn't automatically qualify someone to be a people's representative. The constituency needs someone who understands ground realities, not just someone who can throw money at problems. I hope voters think carefully.
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Karthik V
Lottery King's family entering politics... what's new? In TN, cinema, liquor, and now lottery money fuels elections. But between DMK, NDA, and now Vijay's TVK, this is going to be a very tight fight. April 23 will be decisive!
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Meera T
The son has declared more income than both parents? That's fascinating. Anyway, the focus should be on what they promise for Lalgudi's development—water, roads, jobs. Not just their bank balance. Let's hope the election is about issues, not assets. 🙏

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