Jose Charles Martin Launches LJK, Denies Quid Pro Quo In ₹1368 Cr Donations
Lottery baron Santiago Martin’s son Jose Charles Martin speaks exclusively to NDTV’s Sam Daniel on his political plunge in Puducherry with newly launched party LJK ahead of Assembly elections. In his first detailed interview, Martin addresses his group’s ₹1368 crore electoral bond donations to parties including DMK, TMC and BJP, firmly denying any quid pro quo. He outlines his vision to transform Puducherry into a global hub like Singapore, discusses possible NDA alliances, his exit from BJP, welfare outreach, legal battles, and allegations around political influence — while promising clean politics and development-focused governance
