SC notice to ED on ex-Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji’s plea to relax bail conditions
During the proceedings, the ED opposed any dilution of the bail conditions.
During the proceedings, the ED opposed any dilution of the bail conditions.
Despite quitting the Stalin cabinet, Senthil Balaji’s political utility hasn’t diminished, and he is likely to get a prominent role in the ruling DMK as the party in-charge of the ‘Kongu region’, western Tamil Nadu districts, according to party sources.
With the impending exit of V Senthil Balaji from the council of ministers, following the supreme court ultimatum asking him to choose either his ministerial position or cancellation bail, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin is expected to carry out a minor cabinet reshuffle
Asking Senthil Balaji to make a choice between his ministerial position and liberty, the top court gave him time till Monday (April 28) to decide.
The Supreme Court on Friday sought response from the Tamil Nadu government on a plea seeking to recall its judgment granting bail to the state minister Senthil Balaji in an alleged money laundering case relating to cash-for-jobs scam.
Strongly condemning the opposition and the media for spreading stories based on imaginary information that Stalin had met Adani and the state had signed a contract with the corporate entity to purchase solar power at an exorbitant rate, Balaji took to ‘X’ to post a lengthy defence and clarification.
A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Augustine George Masih was surprised at the development, noting that Balaji’s appointment raised legitimate concerns regarding the independence and confidence of witnesses.
This is the first reaction of the DMK government following the indictment of the Adani conglomerate in a US court.
There is a huge expectation in the party that Balaji will regain his berth in the Stalin ministry and party legal eagles as well as senior leaders made it clear that there is no bar on his becoming a minister now.
Tamil Nadu Minister without portfolio, Senthil Balaji, who is in Puzhal central prison in a case related to a job-for-cash scam, was admitted to the Government Stanley Medical College Hospital here after he complained of Chest pain.
