Jose Charles Martin, son of ‘lottery king’ Santiago Martin, formally entered politics on Wednesday, 10 December, announcing the launch of his party.

The party, Latchiya Jananayaga Katchi , was unveiled at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva.

TNM had earlier reported in Powertrip, a political newsletter, on October 29 about Charles Martin’s steady work to build his political base in Puducherry.

He had previously founded an organisation called JCM Makkal Mandram, which has been conducting outreach programmes and distributing cash and gifts to students, residents, influencers, achievers, and sportspersons.

Under the JCM banner, job fairs, award ceremonies, and camps for students and athletes have been organised, all under the stated aim of developing Puducherry.

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