Quick Info
| Profession | Politician, Social worker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 07/11/1968 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Devakottai, Ramanathapuram District (now Sivaganga district), Tamil Nadu, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Leema Martin
An Association for Democratic Reforms report stated that Leema Rose Martin declared a total family net worth of INR 5,863 crore in her election affidavit, making her the wealthiest member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly. The figure is a combined value covering her, her husband, and a dependent son. The report followed the declaration of election results.
Leema Rose Martin won the Lalgudi Assembly constituency in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election on an AIADMK ticket. She secured 60,795 votes and defeated the TVK candidate, Ku Pa Krishnan, by a margin of 2,739 votes. It was her first election contest.
Ahead of the 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election, Leema Rose Martin filed her nomination from Lalgudi and declared net assets worth over ₹1,049 crore. Her affidavit made her one of the richest candidates in the state election and drew wide attention during the campaign.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Leema Rose Martin |
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| Famous for | Being the richest MLA from Tamil Nadu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'7" (170 cm) |
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| Weight | 60 Kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Government Higher Secondary School, Thiruvadanai, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu |
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| Qualification | 6th standard (1979-1980) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 24/02/1990 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Santiago Martin (Lottery baron) |
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| Siblings | Philip John Britto |
| Son-in-law | Aadhav Arjuna (TVK MLA) |
Career
| Political Party | All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) |
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| Political Journey | Became an MLA for the first time in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election from Lalgudi Assembly constituency |
| Director of Companies | Over 20 companies and 20 Limited Liability Partnerships |
| Previous Party | Indhiya Jananayaka Katchi (IJK), active there for over a decade before 2026 |
| Assumed Office | 11/05/2026 |
| Party Role | Joint Secretary, AIADMK Women's Wing (2026) |
Style Quotient
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Leema Rose Martin was born in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu in 1967. | |
| 2. Despite her affidavit indicating education up to 6th standard, her personal website states she has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. | |
| 3. She has been involved in humanitarian issues and social service from early childhood. | |
| 4. She speaks Tamil, English, and Hindi. | |
| 5. Martin is the Managing Trustee of the Martin Foundation, focused on education, healthcare, environment, and animal welfare. | |
| 6. She founded the Seed Ball Festival in 2020 for environmental restoration. | |
| 7. She has set up scholarships over Rs 2.5 crore for students from weaker sections. | |
| 8. She has extended medical sponsorships to over 360 patients. | |
| 9. The Martin Group donated Rs 7,07,82,536 towards a Digital Optic Fiber Network Platform Infrastructure in Coimbatore. | |
| 10. She was the wealthiest candidate among the assembly candidates according to her election affidavit. | |
| 11. Reports describe Leema Rose Martin as originally from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, while the Quick Info birthplace is Devakottai. |
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