N. Marie Wilson

N. Marie Wilson, 46, is a first-time electoral candidate representing the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party in the Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar constituency of Chennai for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections scheduled for April 23, 2026. With a doctorate degree and a declared profession in business, she holds assets worth approximately ₹9.39 crore (with liabilities of ₹4.06 crore), which includes movable assets of ₹4.19 crore and immovable property valued at ₹5.20 crore. She has been involved in grassroots political activities and organizational work in Chennai since at least 2020, focusing on urban constituency outreach. Her candidacy carries significant legal concerns: her affidavit declares two serious criminal cases with charges under IPC §308 (Attempt to commit culpable homicide), §324 (Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons), §448 (House-trespass), §427 (Mischief causing damage), and §34 (Acts by several persons in furtherance of common intention). The attempt to commit culpable homicide charge is particularly serious, involving allegations of attempted murder, though no details about these cases are available in public sources. This represents a major red flag for voters concerned about candidate backgrounds. Marie Wilson is part of TVK's broader electoral strategy to challenge the traditional DMK-AIADMK duopoly in Tamil Nadu politics. The party, founded by popular actor Vijay in February 2024, has fielded candidates in all 234 constituencies, with Vijay himself contesting from Perambur and Tiruchirappalli East. The party positions itself as a fresh alternative and has attracted significant crowds at rallies, though it also faced tragedy when a crowd crush at a Karur rally in September 2025 killed 41 people, leading to FIRs against party leaders. Voters in Dr. Radhakrishnan Nagar should note that while Wilson represents a new political force challenging established parties, there is minimal public information about her specific work, achievements, or political vision. The serious criminal charges in her affidavit, particularly the attempted culpable homicide case, demand explanation and transparency. As a first-time candidate from a party with no legislative track record, her candidacy offers change but lacks a proven governance record.