In the Tamil Nadu and Puducherry Assembly elections held on May 4, 2026, the Martin family made headlines as Leena Rose Martin won from the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in Lalgudi, while her son-in-law Aadhav Arjuna won from Villivakam on a Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) ticket. Additionally, her son, Jose Charles Martin, won from Kamarajar Nagar in Puducherry representing his own party, Latchiya Jananayaka Katchi, under the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). This scenario is not unique; many political families across India, such as the Gandhis and the Chautalas, are increasingly split across different parties. The trend illustrates a significant shift in the political landscape, where familial ties do not guarantee party allegiance. For instance, in Andhra Pradesh, the family of late Chief Minister Y.S. Rajashekhara Reddy has members in opposing parties, and in Maharashtra, the Thackeray family is divided among three factions. This fragmentation raises questions about the future of political dynasties and party loyalty in India, as more families navigate complex political affiliations.