Kolkata Lottery Firm Donates Rs 260 Crore to DMK and AIADMK in 2025-26
A Kolkata-based lottery firm, Tiger Associates, donated Rs 260 crore to Tamil Nadu's main political parties, DMK and AIADMK, in 2025-26, more than doubling its previous year's contributions. The firm accounted for nearly 74% of the combined Rs 352.55 crore reported by both parties, with Rs 135 crore to AIADMK and Rs 125 crore to DMK. Tiger Associates is linked to lottery magnate Santiago Martin, whose company was a major purchaser of electoral bonds before the scheme was struck down in 2024.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 55/100.
Outlets measured: english, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (48–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 16 Oct, 08:15 am. Other outlets followed.