Edappadi Palaniswami has granted Leema Rose-the wife of lottery tycoon Martin-the opportunity to contest the Lalgudi Assembly constituency just two months after she joined the AIADMK. Against this backdrop, K.C. Palaniswami has leveled a sensational allegation, claiming that Edappadi Palaniswami granted this opportunity only after accepting a sum of up to ₹300 crore from Leema Rose.