How old is Leema Rose Martin?
Leema Rose Martin was 58 years old at the April 2026 election, as the Election Commission's candidate profile records it (age at filing). An exact date of birth is not part of the records on this page.
Who is Leema Rose Martin's husband?
The 2026 affidavit declares the spouse's profession as Money Lending, Lottery Business And Investment In Shares & Mutual Funds. Our record holds no other detail about the spouse.
Whose daughter or wife is Leema Rose Martin?
In the 2026 nomination, Leema Rose Martin is declared as the daughter or wife of S Martin (the form says "daughter/wife of" and our record keeps the name only).
What is Leema Rose Martin's educational qualification?
5th pass, as declared in the 2026 affidavit. As written there: Sixth Std. From Govt. Higher Secondary School Thiruvadanai Ramanathapuram District Tamil Nadu Year 1979-80
How much are Leema Rose Martin's assets?
₹5,863.73 cr in declared assets (liabilities ₹417.38 cr) in the 2026 affidavit sworn to the Election Commission of India; 4 pending criminal cases (declared, not convictions).
Which party and constituency does Leema Rose Martin belong to?
Leema Rose Martin is the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLA for Lalgudi (AC 143, Tiruchirappalli district), elected in April 2026.
How many votes did Leema Rose Martin get?
60,795 votes (32.8% of those polled) in the April 2026 election, a margin of 2,739 votes over Ku Pa Krishnan (TVK).
When was Leema Rose Martin sworn in?
As an MLA on 11 May 2026, when the 17th Assembly met for the first time.
Who is Leema Rose Martin?
First-time MLA from Lalgudi (AC 143), elected on AIADMK ticket in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election with 60,795 votes (margin 2,739). Wife of lottery businessman Santiago Martin and mother-in-law of TVK's Aadhav Arjuna.
Is Leema Rose Martin the richest MLA in Tamil Nadu?
Yes, by an order of magnitude. Her 2026 ECI affidavit declares total assets of approximately ₹5,864 crore — far ahead of the next-richest MLA, C. Joseph Vijay (~₹648.85 cr).
How is the Martin family connected across parties?
Three Martin family members hold Assembly seats simultaneously across three parties: Leema Rose Martin (AIADMK, Lalgudi), Aadhav Arjuna (TVK, Villivakkam — son-in-law), and Jose Charles Martin (Puducherry's Kamraj Nagar — son). News reporting has called this a 'Dutch booking' political strategy across rival parties.
Was she previously in politics?
No — 2026 was her electoral debut. The Martin family's public political footprint had been led by her son Jose Charles Martin and son-in-law Aadhav Arjuna prior to her own candidacy.
