Jose Charles Martin to Shake Up Puducherry Politics with New Party Launch

Jose Charles Martin, son of 'lottery king' Santiago Martin, is set to launch his own political party in Puducherry in December. Aimed at the Chief Minister's role, Martin plans collaborations with actor-politician Vijay. His previous BJP affiliation ended over local leadership disagreements, prompting a fresh political journey.

Jose Charles Martin, previously associated with the BJP, is poised to launch a new political party in December, with aspirations for the Chief Minister's post in Puducherry. A source close to Martin revealed these plans, highlighting his ambition to influence the region's political landscape.

Martin, who oversees a significant lottery business, aims to galvanize local support. Alongside potential alliances with actor-politician Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), Martin seeks to fortify his political foothold, having distanced himself from the BJP after unsuccessful election attempts.

Criticized by some as a BJP proxy, Martin has been actively building his public image through welfare activities. Scheduled for a December 14 launch, his party could shift the balance in a volatile political arena, as Martin eyes future alliances and envisions a prosperous Puducherry.

(With inputs from agencies.)