Today, On 5th September, Former Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji’s remand was extended until September 13 by Principal Sessions Judge S Alli during a video-conferenced hearing from Central Puzhal Prison. Balaji, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as transport minister, faces multiple rejections in lower courts for his bail plea.
Today, On 3rd September, The former Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji’s remand was extended by the court due to his involvement in a money laundering case connected to a cash-for-jobs scam during his tenure as the Transport Minister (2011-2015). Balaji’s bail plea has been repeatedly rejected, reflecting the complexity and attention surrounding the case. The scandal underscores the pervasive issue of corruption in government positions, particularly in job appointments within the transportation sector.