V . Senthil Balaji

 V . Senthil Balaji

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V. Senthil Balaji revolve around his current political status, ongoing legal case, and recent political events in Tamil Nadu.

Here is a summary of the latest and most relevant details:

1. Political Status and Resignation

 * MLA Status: He remains the Member of the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the Karur constituency, representing the DMK party.

 * Resignation from Cabinet: After a brief reinstatement, Senthil Balaji and another minister resigned from the Tamil Nadu State Cabinet on April 27, 2025. This came after the Supreme Court had issued a stern warning, forcing him to choose between remaining a Minister and retaining his bail, due to concerns over witness influence in his corruption case.

 * Future Role: There is speculation within the DMK party that he may be appointed to a significant party post, possibly as the in-charge for the Western Tamil Nadu (Kongu) region, to leverage his regional influence despite his exit from the cabinet.

2. Legal Case (Cash-for-Jobs Scam)

 * The Case: The core issue is a money laundering case linked to an alleged cash-for-jobs scam that occurred during his tenure as Transport Minister (2011–2015) in the previous AIADMK government.

 * Bail: He was granted bail by the Supreme Court on September 26, 2024, after being in judicial custody since his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on June 14, 2023. The bail was granted primarily on the grounds of prolonged incarceration and trial delays.

 * Supreme Court's Stance: The Supreme Court has expressed displeasure over the trial's pace and the state government's actions, even suggesting at one point that the government appeared to be delaying the conclusion of the case. The court also took a very stern view of his re-induction into the cabinet shortly after his bail, which ultimately led to his resignation.

3. Recent Political Trending

 * Opposition Attacks: He is a key target of the opposition parties, particularly the AIADMK and the newly formed Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) led by actor Vijay.

   * AIADMK General Secretary E.K. Palaniswami (EPS) has accused Balaji of corruption and lying, stating that "Action will be taken when AIADMK returns to power."

   * TVK Chief Vijay recently made headlines with a speech in Karur, accusing Senthil Balaji of functioning as an "ATM" for the DMK's "first family" to dispense "embezzled money," and sarcastically remarking that Balaji had made Karur "all India famous" for the wrong reasons.

 * Role in Karur Stampede: Following a recent fatal stampede at a political rally in Karur (for actor Vijay's party), Senthil Balaji was immediately deputed by CM M.K. Stalin to visit the victims, coordinate medical relief, and provide updates, underscoring his continued role as a key DMK figure in the region, even after his cabinet resignation.