Leema Rose from AIADMK Declares Rs 5,863 Crore Family Wealth, Leading the Wealthiest Candidates in Tamil Nadu
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Chennai, April 7 (NationPress) In a remarkable turn of events during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, AIADMK candidate Leema Rose has positioned herself as the wealthiest contender in the state, reporting a phenomenal family fortune of Rs 5,863 crore in her nomination affidavit.
She is running for election in the Lalgudi constituency located in Tiruchirappalli district.
The affidavit submitted to the election officials indicates that Leema Rose has declared movable assets worth Rs 139 crore and immovable assets amounting to Rs 910 crore under her name.
This financial revelation places her at the forefront of high-net-worth candidates in this election, emphasizing the considerable wealth of certain political figures.
Her husband, Martin, a businessman, constitutes a significant portion of the family’s wealth, declaring movable assets valued at Rs 3,262 crore and immovable assets totaling Rs 887 crore.
Their son, Jose Tyson Martin, has also disclosed considerable assets, including Rs 225 crore in movable assets and Rs 439 crore in real estate.
The affidavit additionally outlines their income, revealing that Leema Rose earned Rs 9.82 crore in the last financial year, while her husband reported an income of Rs 11.39 crore.
In terms of liquid assets, she has Rs 5 lakh in cash, while her husband possesses Rs 56 lakh.
The declaration also includes a detailed account of their holdings in precious metals and gemstones.
Leema Rose owns 19,233 grams of gold, 1,31,813 grams of silver, 1,217 carats of diamonds, and 32 grams of platinum. Her husband has 281 grams of gold and 20,974 grams of silver, while their son holds 326 grams of gold and 60,380 grams of silver, including jewelry.
On a personal note, Leema Rose has mentioned that her highest educational attainment is up to Class 6 at a government school in Thiruvana. She has also revealed that there are four criminal cases pending against her.
This financial disclosure, mandated by election regulations, provides a comprehensive look into the financial situations of candidates and is likely to attract public scrutiny as campaign efforts ramp up across Tamil Nadu.