N. Marie Wilson
Minister for Finance
Planning and Development
Incumbent
Assumed office
21 May 2026
Governor Rajendra Arlekar
Chief Minister
C. Joseph Vijay
Ministry and Departments
Finance, Pensions and Pensionary benefits, Planning & Development
Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly
Incumbent
Assumed office
4 May 2026
Constituency Radhakrishnan Nagar
Personal details
Born c. 1979
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam
Parent
  • Nestore (father)
Education B.Tech; MBA; Ph.D.
Alma mater
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad

N. Marie Wilson (born c. 1979) is an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu. He is a member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, elected from the Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly constituency in Chennai district in the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election, representing the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).[1]

Early life and education

Wilson is from Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[2] His father is Nestore. He is associated with the Jeppiaar group of educational institutions in Tamil Nadu.[citation needed] He earned a B.Tech. degree and an MBA, followed by a doctorate (Ph.D.) in management science from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, awarded in 2012.[3]

Career

Educational administration

Wilson has been Chairman of Jeppiaar Institute of Technology, Sriperumbudur.[4]

Political career

Wilson joined the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam on 9 June 2025, in a batch that also included former IRS officer K.G. Arunraj, former judicial officer C. Subash, and former MLAs R. Rajalakshmi, S. David Selvan and Dr. A. Sridharan.

On 23 November 2025, TVK leader Vijay addressed approximately 2,000 cadres at the Jeppiaar Institute of Technology campus in an indoor closed-door meeting — the party's first such event following the 27 September 2025 Karur stampede incident.[4]

Wilson was named TVK's candidate for Radhakrishnan Nagar when the party released its full 234-seat candidate list on 29–30 March 2026. Polling in the constituency took place on 23 April 2026. On 4 May 2026, Wilson was declared elected to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly, defeating the sitting MLA, J. John Ebenezer of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, by a margin of 49,668 votes. Wilson polled 97,800 votes.[2][5][6]

Controversies

Cheating and Intimidation Allegations

In April 2026, Vignesh Ram filed a formal complaint against Wilson at the Chennai Police Commissioner’s Office. The complainant, who stated he had supplied bulk grocery items to educational institutions managed by Wilson between 2017 and 2019, alleged that payments totaling approximately ₹1.10 crore remained unsettled.[7] Furthermore, the complainant alleged that he had been subjected to criminal intimidation, wrongful restraint and abusive language by Wilson’s associates when attempting to recover the outstanding dues. The complaint requested a police investigation and protection, alleging that the institution’s management had warned him against pursuing the matter.[8]

Trespassing and assault Allegations

During the 2026 election campaign, a video circulated on social media platforms featuring Wilson in a violent confrontation with a family. The footage, which received widespread attention online, showed Wilson engaged in a heated argument and violent actions. Critics and opposition voices used the footage to characterize Wilson’s conduct as inappropriate for a political candidate, while supporters of his party often dismissed the incident as a private family matter or urged observers to withhold judgment pending full context. The incident became a subject of political debate regarding the candidate vetting process of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam.[9] Furthermore, in March 2026, the Madras High Court upheld an order for further investigation into a 2022 case involving allegations of trespassing and assault.[10]

Electoral history

Election Constituency Party Votes Margin Result
2026 Radhakrishnan Nagar Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam 97,800 49,668 Won

References

  1. ^ "N. Marie Wilson, DR.RADHAKRISHNAN NAGAR constituency, TVK, Tamilnadu Assembly Election 2026: Profile & Affidavit". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Dr Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly Election Results 2026: TVK's Marie Wilson wins by a margin of 49668 votes". india.com. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  3. ^ "N. Marie Wilson – MyNeta profile". MyNeta. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  4. ^ a b "TVK holds indoor meeting at Jeppiaar campus". The Federal. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  5. ^ "Dr.Radhakrishnan Nagar Election Result 2026 Live". India Today. 4 May 2026. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  6. ^ "Dr Radhakrishnan Nagar election results 2026: TVK's Marie Wilson wins by 49,668 votes". The Times of India. 4 May 2026. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  7. ^ Bureau, The Hindu (22 April 2026). "Complaint against TVK candidate Marie Wilson for cheating". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 22 May 2026. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ Service, Express News (22 April 2026). "Chennai trader wants TVK candidate to be booked for cheating, intimidation". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  9. ^ "Vijay Thinks You're Stupid Enough to Vote for Rowdy Maria Wilson? RK Nagar TVK Candidate's Viral Family-Bashing Rampage Says It All". indiaherald.com. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
  10. ^ "Marie Wilson vs State Rep.By, The Station House Officer on 24 March, 2026". {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)