Chennai: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday dismissed Minister V Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers, the Raj Bhavan said.
In an official release, Raj Bhavan said Senthil Balaji “is facing serious criminal proceedings in a number of cases of corruption, including taking cash for jobs and money laundering.” Currently, he is in judicial custody in a criminal case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate.
“Under these circumstances, the Governor has dismissed Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect,” the release said. PTI VGN VGN ANE
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