The Supreme Court on Wednesday DMK leader V Senthil Balaji, accused of alleged money laundering in the 'cash-for-jobs', scam to make a choice "between post and freedom" as it warned him of cancelling bail if he did not step down as minister in Tamil Nadu.
"I have my sources. I believe (the corruption) is over a thousand crore (rupees). Senthil Balaji is involved in every single scam. He is the kingpin. Supreme Court has questioned if he has the moral right to stay a Minister," Annamalai told reporters.
Following Enforcement Directorate (ED) raids on Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC) and liquor-supplying companies in Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji denied the charges and stated that the state government would face this legally.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea seeking review of the order granting bail to Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji in a money laundering case related to the cash-for-jobs scam.
Speaking to ANI, Elangovan said "As of now the case is over, there is no judgement against Senthil Balaji.. He was already released and became the MLA.."
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) State Vice President Narayanan Thirupathy on Saturday stated that Senthil Balaji should have resigned the previous day and criticized his actions in the ongoing case.
The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the state of Tamil Nadu on a plea seeking to recall its verdict granting bail to Minister Senthil Balaji in a money laundering case related to the cash-for-jobs scam.
The Supreme Court on Monday was surprised after knowing that Senthil Balaji was appointed as Minister in Tamil Nadu soon after he was granted bail in the money laundering case related to the cash-for-jobs scam.
Balaji was released from the Puzhal Central Prison in Chennai on September 26 after SC granted him bail in a money laundering case linked to the cash-for-jobs scam.
Udhayanidhi was elevated as the Deputy Chief Minister on Saturday. Earlier, he was serving as the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development. He will also take on the portfolio of Planning and Development in addition to his existing responsibilities.
Udhayanidhi Stalin was elevated as the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Saturday. Earlier, Stalin was serving as the Minister for Youth Welfare and Sports Development. He will also take on the portfolio of planning and development in addition to his existing responsibilities.