Senthil Balaji
Tamil Nadu Minister Arrested by ED for Alleged Money Laundering
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji for alleged money laundering. The minister's official residence in Chennai and his office at the state secretariat were among the premises raided. The ED has accused Balaji of receiving kickbacks from contractors and using the money to buy properties in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Balaji's Political Career
Senthil Balaji is a prominent politician from Tamil Nadu and a member of the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) party. He was elected as a member of the Legislative Assembly from the Aravakurichi constituency in the 2016 state elections. Balaji has held several positions in the Tamil Nadu government, including Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise.
The Future of Balaji's Political Career
The arrest of Senthil Balaji is a major blow to the AIADMK party, which is already facing several challenges ahead of the upcoming state elections. The party has not yet issued a statement on the matter, but Balaji's arrest is likely to have a significant impact on his political career. It remains to be seen how this will affect the AIADMK's chances in the upcoming elections and whether Balaji will continue to hold his position as a minister in the Tamil Nadu government.