Tamil Nadu Governor dismisses Minister Senthil Balaji from Cabinet
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor dismisses Minister Senthil Balaji from Cabinet

Deccan Chronicle  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday dismissed Minister V Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers, 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. “There are reasonable apprehensions that continuation of V Senthil Balaji in the Council of Ministers will adversely impact the due process of law, including fair investigation that may eventually lead to breakdown of Constitutional machinery in the State,” the release said. “Under these circumstances, the Governor has dismissed Senthil Balaji from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect,” the release added.

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ED: TN Minister Senthil Balaji delaying cash-for-job trial
1 week, 3 days ago

ED: TN Minister Senthil Balaji delaying cash-for-job trial

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Enforcement Directorate has told the Supreme Court that Tamil Nadu minister V. Senthil Balaji has deliberately attempted to delay trial court proceedings in the money laundering case related to the cash-for-job scam, in which the top court had granted him bail. "That the aforementioned facts unequivocally demonstrate V Senthil Balaji's blatant disregard for the judicial process and …

ED alleges in SC that TN minister Senthil Balaji delaying trial in cash-for-job scam case
1 week, 3 days ago

ED alleges in SC that TN minister Senthil Balaji delaying trial in cash-for-job scam case

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate has told the Supreme Court that Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji has deliberately attempted to delay trial court proceedings in the money laundering case related to the cash-for-job scam, in which the top court had granted him bail. The top court had granted bail to DMK strongman Balaji on September 26, in the money …

Senthil Balaji Sabotaging Trial, Seeking Adjournments On Frivolous Grounds : ED Tells Supreme Court
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1 week, 4 days ago

Senthil Balaji Sabotaging Trial, Seeking Adjournments On Frivolous Grounds : ED Tells Supreme Court

Live Law  

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the Enforcement Directorate told the Supreme Court on Friday that the trial against Senthil Balaji in the alleged cash for jobs scam has been sabotaged. A bench of Justice Abhay S Oka and Justice Pankaj Mithal allowed ED to file it affidavit in a plea seeking to recall its earlier judgment granting bail to …

SC slams Senthil’s reinstatement as minister post bail
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3 weeks ago

SC slams Senthil’s reinstatement as minister post bail

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji’s reappointment to a cabinet position immediately after securing bail in a money-laundering matter arising out of an alleged cash-for-jobs case, emphasising the potential impact of the move on witnesses. What is this going on?” asked the bench as it heard a plea seeking recall of the court’s …

SC expresses concern over Tamil Nadu minister Balaji’s reappointment to Cabinet
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

SC expresses concern over Tamil Nadu minister Balaji’s reappointment to Cabinet

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed concern over Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji’s swift reappointment to a Cabinet position immediately after securing bail in a money-laundering matter arising out of an alleged cash-for-jobs scam case, emphasising the potential impact of his ministerial role on witnesses in the case. What is this going on?” asked the bench as it heard a …

Governor vs government in Karnataka
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Governor vs government in Karnataka

The Hindu  

The Congress-led government in Karnataka and Raj Bhavan, presently occupied by Thaawar Chand Gehlot, a former minister in the Narendra Modi-led Union government, have been on a collision course for more than a month. The public spat began with the Governor issuing a show-cause notice to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah over a private complaint alleging corruption in the allocation of 14 …

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah rules out resignation over Governor’s sanction for prosecution in MUDA ‘scam’

The Hindu  

Hours after Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot sanctioned his prosecution in the alleged irregularities in allotment of sites by the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah termed the decision as ‘unconstitutional and against the law. In his first reaction after the Governor’s decision on August 17, Mr Siddaramaiah said he had not committed any mistake to warrant his resignation. The …

SC adjourns hearing of former TN minister Senthil Balaji's bail plea to July 22
5 months, 1 week ago

SC adjourns hearing of former TN minister Senthil Balaji's bail plea to July 22

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: There was no relief to MLA and former Tamil Nadu Minister, V Senthil Balaji, who had challenged the rejection of his bail by the Madras High Court in a cash-for-jobs money laundering case, as the Supreme Court on Friday fixed the next date of hearing on July 22. Balaji's counsel, Mukul Rohatgi, sought bail, as the apex court's …

Bengal Governor must explain why he should not resign in wake of molestation allegations: Mamata Banerjee
7 months, 1 week ago

Bengal Governor must explain why he should not resign in wake of molestation allegations: Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on May 11 slammed Governor C.V. Ananda Bose over allegations of molestation against him, and said he must explain why he should not step down. Addressing a poll rally here in support of TMC’s Hooghly candidate Rachana Banerjee, the CM also asserted she would not step inside the Raj Bhavan till Bose remains the …

Tamil Nadu guv refuses to swear in Ponmudi as minister
9 months ago

Tamil Nadu guv refuses to swear in Ponmudi as minister

Hindustan Times  

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi on Sunday refused to swear in K Ponmudi as minister in MK Stalin-led Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam cabinet, officials aware of the matter said on Sunday. On March 13, Tamil Nadu reinstated Ponmudi as an MLA, following the Supreme Court’s order on March 11, suspending his conviction and four-year jail sentence in a disproportionate assets case. …

Balaji says money-laundering plaint devoid of merits, files fresh petition
10 months, 1 week ago

Balaji says money-laundering plaint devoid of merits, files fresh petition

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI : Former minister V Senthil Balaji filed a fresh petition in the Principal Sessions and Special Court for PMLA cases seeking to discharge him from the money-laundering case stating the complaint against him is devoid of merits. The discharge petition was filed on Friday, a day after the principal sessions court dismissed his petition to defer the trial until …

Tamil Nadu Today | Governor accepts Senthilbalaji’s resignation
10 months, 1 week ago

Tamil Nadu Today | Governor accepts Senthilbalaji’s resignation

The Hindu  

Governor accepts Senthilbalaji’s resignation A day after jailed Minister without a portfolio V. Senthilbalaji tendered his resignation, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. A Raj Bhavan press release said, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin had written to the Governor recommending the acceptance of the resignation of Mr. Senthilbalaji from the Tamil Nadu Council of Ministers yesterday. Udhayakumar Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. …

Jailed Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, accused in cash-for-jobs scam resigns amid repeated bail rejection
10 months, 1 week ago

Jailed Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, accused in cash-for-jobs scam resigns amid repeated bail rejection

India TV News  

Jailed Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji tendered his resignation on Monday. Court extends Senthil Balaji's remand Recently on February 7, a sessions court extended Balaji's remand till February 15. Principal Sessions Judge S Alli, before whom Senthil Balaji was produced by the prosecution through video-conferencing from the Central Prison here, extended his judicial custody till February 15. Balaji is …

Jailed Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji resigns from Cabinet
10 months, 1 week ago

Jailed Tamil Nadu Minister Senthilbalaji resigns from Cabinet

The Hindu  

Jailed Tamil Nadu Minister without portfolio V. Senthilbalaji, who was arrested in June last year by the Enforcement Directorate in an alleged money laundering case, resigned from the Cabinet on Monday. The case has its roots in an alleged cash for job scam in the Metropolitan Transport Corporation that took place when Mr. Senthilbalaji was the Transport Minister in the …

Senthil Balaji 'Could Influence Probe Or Threaten Witnesses': ED Opposes TN Minister's Bail Plea
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Senthil Balaji 'Could Influence Probe Or Threaten Witnesses': ED Opposes TN Minister's Bail Plea

ABP News  

The ED on Monday challenged Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji's bail application, claiming that a review of his petition demonstrates that granting him bail does not need any consideration, news agency PTI reported. The petitioner was highly powerful and influential, and if given bail, he could influence the inquiry or threaten the witnesses, it stated. Karthik Dasari, Deputy Director, …

Supreme Court says Madras High Court was right to ask Tamil Nadu CM to decide on Senthilbalaji’s continuation as Minister
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court says Madras High Court was right to ask Tamil Nadu CM to decide on Senthilbalaji’s continuation as Minister

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on January 5 said the Madras High Court did right to restrain itself and pass the ball to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. The High Court had asked the Chief Minister to take the decision on Mr. Senthilbalaji’s prospects in the government even as it pointedly observed that “a Minister without portfolio is a constitutional travesty… Political …

Supreme Court dismisses plea to remove Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji from state Cabinet
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Supreme Court dismisses plea to remove Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji from state Cabinet

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed plea seeking removal of Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji from the state cabinet saying the Governor needs the consent of the chief minister to dismiss a minister from his post and cannot act independently in such matters. “The Chief Minister of the State of Tamil Nadu may be well advised to take a …

Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji's judicial custody extended until January 11
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji's judicial custody extended until January 11

India TV News  

In an ongoing legal development, a Sessions Court in Tamil Nadu extended the remand of DMK leader and Minister V. Senthil Balaji until January 11. The Enforcement Directorate arrested Balaji on June 14, 2023, in connection with a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scandal during his tenure as the Transport Minister in a previous AIADMK government. Earlier, Balaji …

Madras high court reserves order on Senthil Balaji's bail application in money laundering case
1 year, 2 months ago

Madras high court reserves order on Senthil Balaji's bail application in money laundering case

India TV News  

The Madras high court on Monday reserved its order on the bail application moved by the arrested Tamil Nadu minister, V Senthil Balaji. In his bail petition, Senthil Balaji contended that he had spent over 100 days in custody and had fully cooperated with the ED during his custodial questioning. The defense also noted that Senthil Balaji could access superior …

Madras High Court Reserves Orders On TN Minister Senthil Balaji's Plea Seeking Bail On Medical Grounds
1 year, 2 months ago

Madras High Court Reserves Orders On TN Minister Senthil Balaji's Plea Seeking Bail On Medical Grounds

Live Law  

The Madras High Court on Monday reserved orders on a plea moved by Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji seeking bail on medical grounds. Justice G Jayachandran heard Senior Advocate NR Elango for Balaji and Additional Solicitor General ARL Sundaresan on behalf of the Directorate assisted by Special Public Prosecutor Ramesh. On the other hand, Additional Solicitor General ARL Sundaresan opposed …

Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji seeks bail from Madras high court, plea to be heard on Wednesday
1 year, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji seeks bail from Madras high court, plea to be heard on Wednesday

India TV News  

Arrested Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji has filed a bail application with the Madras high court. Arrested in money laundering case Senthil Balaji was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on June 14 in connection with a money laundering case related to a cash-for-jobs scam that occurred during his tenure as the Transport Minister in a previous AIADMK regime. Balaji, …

Chennai court rejects Senthil Balaji’s bail plea in PMLA case
1 year, 3 months ago

Chennai court rejects Senthil Balaji’s bail plea in PMLA case

Hindustan Times  

Chennai: In a further setback to the arrested Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, a sessions court in Chennai on Wednesday rejected his bail plea, following his arrest in a money laundering case earlier this year. V Senthil Balaji The court noted that there were no reasonable grounds to believe that he is not guilty, that he would not commit …

Tamil Nadu: Chennai court denies bail to jailed minister V Senthil Balaji in PMLA Case
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Chennai court denies bail to jailed minister V Senthil Balaji in PMLA Case

India TV News  

In a significant development, a Chennai court has denied bail to Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, who has been incarcerated in connection with a Prevention of Money Laundering Act case. Minister V Senthil Balaji, a prominent political figure in Tamil Nadu, was arrested in early June 14, 2023 following allegations of financial irregularities and money laundering. During the court …

Cash-for-jobs scam: Chennai court reserves orders on Senthil Balaji's bail plea
1 year, 3 months ago

Cash-for-jobs scam: Chennai court reserves orders on Senthil Balaji's bail plea

India Today  

A city court will pronounce orders on September 20, on the bail plea of DMK Minister V Senthil Balaji, arrested in connection with a money laundering case by the Enforcement Directorate. While Balaji's counsel submitted the case was a result of political malice, the ED contended that prima facie there was a predicate offence which paved way for the agency …

Tamil Nadu: ED raids multiple locations of Senthil Balaji’s aide
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu: ED raids multiple locations of Senthil Balaji’s aide

Live Mint  

The Enforcement Directorate is currently conducting searches at around 10 locations in Tamil Nadu as part of investigations into cases linked to the local sand mafia. ANI reported that the ED is conducting raids on a close aide of Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji, who is an accused in an alleged cash-for-jobs scam. “Around 10 premises of the unnamed aide …

Senthilbalaji arrest | Madras High Court says a Minister without portfolio is a constitutional travesty
1 year, 3 months ago

Senthilbalaji arrest | Madras High Court says a Minister without portfolio is a constitutional travesty

The Hindu  

“A Minister without portfolio is a constitutional travesty,” the Madras High Court observed on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. ‘Corrosion of values’ “The founding fathers of our Constitution may not have comprehended corrosion of good and clean governance to an extent that a person would be retained as a Minister without portfolio, that too, while in custody, nor did they envisage …

Tamil Nadu: Madras HC says keeping Senthil Balaji as minister without portfolio is pointless
1 year, 3 months ago

Tamil Nadu: Madras HC says keeping Senthil Balaji as minister without portfolio is pointless

India TV News  

The Madras High Court on Tuesday observed that the continuation of V Senthil Balaji as a Minister without portfolio in the MK Stalin-led Tamil Nadu cabinet is pointless and does not conform to the principles of good governance and administrative purity. The petitioners had challenged the decision of the Tamil Nadu government to retain Balaji as a minister without portfolio, …

Special court serves copy of ED chargesheet to Senthil Balaji, extends his remand till September 15
1 year, 3 months ago

Special court serves copy of ED chargesheet to Senthil Balaji, extends his remand till September 15

India TV News  

A special court here trying cases relating to MPs and MLAs of Tamil Nadu on Monday served a copy of the ED chargesheet to arrested DMK minister V Senthil Balaji in a money laundering case. Special Judge K Ravi, before whom Balaji was produced physically by the jail authorities, served a copy of the chargesheet, running to about 3,000 pages …

Will Form SIT If Probe Into Cash-For-Jobs Scam Not Completed By Sep 30 : Supreme Court Warns Tamil Nadu Police
1 year, 4 months ago

Will Form SIT If Probe Into Cash-For-Jobs Scam Not Completed By Sep 30 : Supreme Court Warns Tamil Nadu Police

Live Law  

The Supreme Court recently extended the time granted to the state of Tamil Nadu for investigation into the cash for jobs scam till 30th of September. The Apex Court however, made it clear that no further extensions would be granted and that a Special Investigation Team would be constituted to investigate the issue, if the State fails to adhere to …

ED Arrests Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji's Brother in Money Laundering Case
1 year, 4 months ago

ED Arrests Tamil Nadu Minister Senthil Balaji's Brother in Money Laundering Case

News 18  

The Enforcement Directorate arrested RV Ashok Balaji, the brother of Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji, in connection with the money laundering case, according to a India Today report. The probe agency had said in a statement that Ashok Balaji, his wife Nirmala and mother-in-law P Lakshmi had been issued several summonses to participate in the investigation and provide their …

ED Files Charge Sheet Against TN Minister Senthil Balaji, Court Sends Him to Judicial Custody Till Aug 25
1 year, 4 months ago

ED Files Charge Sheet Against TN Minister Senthil Balaji, Court Sends Him to Judicial Custody Till Aug 25

News 18  

The Enforcement Directorate on Saturday filed a nearly 3,000-page charge sheet against Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji as part of a continuing money laundering investigation against him and his aides, official sources said. Judge Alli had on August 7 permitted the ED to take custody of Senthil Balaji for five days for the purpose of interrogation in connection with …

Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji sent to judicial custody till 25 Aug
1 year, 4 months ago

Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji sent to judicial custody till 25 Aug

Live Mint  

Enforcement Directorate filed a 3,000-page chargesheet against Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji on Saturday in the money laundering case. V Senthil Balaji was produced in the court by the central agency before Principal Sessions Judge S Alli who sent him into judicial custody till 25 August, news agency PTI said. On 7 August, Judge Alli granted the Enforcement Directorate …

T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji arrest | Madras High Court completes hearing litigants opposed to his continuation in State Cabinet
1 year, 5 months ago

T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji arrest | Madras High Court completes hearing litigants opposed to his continuation in State Cabinet

The Hindu  

The Madras High Court on Friday completed hearing arguments on behalf of a group of petitioners who had challenged the continuation of V. Senthilbalaji in the Tamil Nadu Cabinet after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case on June 14, 2023 and his remaining in judicial custody since then. Audikesavalu directed the High Court Registry to …

Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji's arrest by Enforcement Directorate is valid: Madras HC
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji's arrest by Enforcement Directorate is valid: Madras HC

India TV News  

The Madras High Court on Friday said that the Enforcement Directorate has the option to take Tamil Nadu serve V Senthil Balaji into its custody under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act in connection with a money laundering case. Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta made his submission before Justice CV Karthikeyan, who was named as a third appointed authority …

Ravi unfit to be Governor, looks for chances to topple govt: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to President Murmu
1 year, 5 months ago

Ravi unfit to be Governor, looks for chances to topple govt: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin to President Murmu

India TV News  

Stalin writes to President: Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi is unfit to hold the office as he worked as a political opponent and searched ‘opportunities to topple the State government', Chief Minister MK Stalin conveyed to President Droupadi Murmu, the government said on Sunday. Ravi 'defamed' Tamil culture, indulged in 'cheap politics,' instigated ‘communal hatred’ and he is a ‘threat’ …

Top news of the day: July 07, 2023
1 year, 5 months ago

Top news of the day: July 07, 2023

The Hindu  

NCP has not split, meeting held by Sharad Pawar not official: Praful Patel NCP leader Praful Patel on July 7 said the party had not broken up, and Ajit Pawar was unanimously appointed as party president by its legislature and organisational wings on June 30. Gujarat High Court dismisses Rahul Gandhi’s plea against his conviction in defamation case The Gujarat …

T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji’s arrest | Petition at Madras High Court questions Governor’s authority to keep his dismissal order in abeyance
1 year, 5 months ago

T.N. Minister Senthilbalaji’s arrest | Petition at Madras High Court questions Governor’s authority to keep his dismissal order in abeyance

The Hindu  

A new public interest litigation petition has been filed at the Madras High Court, questioning Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s authority to withhold his order dismissing arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji from the Council of Ministers, following his arrest by the Directorate of Enforcement in a money laundering case on June 14, and his subsequently remaining in judicial custody. Audikesavalu took …

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained
1 year, 5 months ago

Watch | Why relations between Tamil Nadu government and Governor R.N. Ravi are strained

The Hindu  

Ravi was appointed as the Governor of Tamil Nadu nearly two years ago, the M.K. The latest disagreement between the two parties relates to the decision by Mr. Ravi to ‘dismiss’ the arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji from the Cabinet on June 29, only to hurriedly backtrack on his decision in a few hours. In September 2021, when the Centre announced …

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Check governors trying to exceed their powers
1 year, 5 months ago

Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay | Check governors trying to exceed their powers

Deccan Chronicle  

Tamil Nadu governor R.N. Sample these unambiguous pledges made by the BJP in its election manifestos in the 1980s and 1990s, the period when it transformed from being a marginal Opposition party to one of governance: * appoint state governors in consultation with state governments, support and strengthen state governments and not destabilise and topple them.. *Misuse of Raj Bhavans …

M.K. Stalin interview: Rein in Governor or face Tamil Nadu’s ire, Chief Minister tells Centre
1 year, 5 months ago

M.K. Stalin interview: Rein in Governor or face Tamil Nadu’s ire, Chief Minister tells Centre

The Hindu  

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. In an exclusive interview with The Hindu against the backdrop of his face-off with the Governor over the latter unilaterally ‘dismissing’ V. Senthilbalaji from the Cabinet, Mr. Stalin accused Mr. Ravi of targeting the Minister in the same manner as that of the BJP. I have taken a correct stand after the BJP converted the …

Kerala Governor justifies 'withdrawing pleasure' from minister amid Tamil Nadu row
1 year, 5 months ago

Kerala Governor justifies 'withdrawing pleasure' from minister amid Tamil Nadu row

India Today  

At a time when Tamil Nadu Governor and CM MK Stalin are at odds over jailed minister's dismissal, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad Khan justified withdrawing pleasure from finance minister K N Balagopal last year. KN Balagopal had reportedly said during an event last year that those who come from places like Uttar Pradesh may find it difficult to understand the …

Remove Governor R.N. Ravi from his post, says Thirumavalavan
1 year, 5 months ago

Remove Governor R.N. Ravi from his post, says Thirumavalavan

The Hindu  

Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi founder Thol. Ravi from the post of Governor for ‘brazenly’ acting against the Constitution, after he announced that he was dismissing Minister without portfolio, V. Senthilbalaji, before keeping the decision in abeyance. In a statement, Mr. Thirumavalavan said according to Article 164 of the Constitution of India only the Chief Minister has been given the right to …

Governor should function as per Indian Constitution to dignify his post: Speaker
1 year, 5 months ago

Governor should function as per Indian Constitution to dignify his post: Speaker

The Hindu  

The Governor, who has no power to dismiss a minister from the Council of Ministers, should discharge his duty as stipulated in the Indian Constitution, which will dignify the Constitutional post he holds, Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker M. Appavu has said. Ravi, who dismissed V. Senthilbalaji from the Council of Ministers, had understood within four-and-a-half hours that that the Governor, …

Tamil Nadu Governor Wrestles With DMK on Senthil Balaji – Who Is RN Ravi?
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor Wrestles With DMK on Senthil Balaji – Who Is RN Ravi?

The Quint  

When RN Ravi was sworn in as Tamil Nadu governor in September 2021, he had told mediapersons that he hoped to make his relationship with the DMK government “as beautiful as possible in the days to come.” Considering the number of times the governor has locked horns with the state government since then, the relationship between the two parties has …

AIADMK declines to be drawn into debate on Governor’s powers to remove Ministers
1 year, 5 months ago

AIADMK declines to be drawn into debate on Governor’s powers to remove Ministers

The Hindu  

The AIADMK on Friday, June 30, 2023 declined to be drawn into the debate on the powers of a Governor to dismiss Ministers from the State Cabinet. Referring to the pendency of a case before the Madras High Court, D. Jayakumar, the party’s organisation secretary and former Minister, told journalists that the issue of removal of Ministers had been raised. …

CM’s prerogative to retain Senthilbalaji as Minister, says Tamil Nadu government as it ‘disregards’ Governor’s decision
1 year, 5 months ago

CM’s prerogative to retain Senthilbalaji as Minister, says Tamil Nadu government as it ‘disregards’ Governor’s decision

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu government has decided to “disregard” the communication of Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. To get today’s top stories from the State in your inbox, subscribe to our Tamil Nadu Today newsletter here On the evening of June 29, 2023, Mr. Ravi had unilaterally “dismissed with immediate effect” arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji from the Council of Ministers, only to …

Senthil Balaji's Dismissal on Hold: Can Governor Remove a Minister From Cabinet?
1 year, 5 months ago

Senthil Balaji's Dismissal on Hold: Can Governor Remove a Minister From Cabinet?

The Quint  

Chief Minister MK Stalin told reporters on Thursday that the governor does not have the right to dismiss the minister and that the DMK government will move legally. "Governor doesn't have the right and we will face this legally," he said, according to news agency PTI. BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy told the media, "The governor is the constitutional head of …

Senthil Balaji sacked for 5 hrs; 'Which lawyer advised Guv,' Opposition attacks
1 year, 5 months ago

Senthil Balaji sacked for 5 hrs; 'Which lawyer advised Guv,' Opposition attacks

Hindustan Times  

The Tamil Nadu government versus Governor RN Ravi escalated on Thursday evening after Governor RN Ravi sacked arrested minister Senthil Balaji from the council of ministers on account of criminal charges against him. Opposition leaders extended support to Tamil Nadu chief minister MK Stalin against Governor RN Ravi. Congress MP and advocate Manish Tewari said the President should sack Tamil …

Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi dismisses Senthilbalaji from Council of Ministers
1 year, 5 months ago

Tamil Nadu Governor Ravi dismisses Senthilbalaji from Council of Ministers

The Hindu  

In an unprecedented move, Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi on June 29 evening, unilaterally “dismissed with immediate effect” arrested Minister V. Senthilbalaji from the Council of Ministers, only to hurriedly backtrack on his decision late in the night. Incidentally, nearly a month ago, the Chief Minister had rejected Mr. Ravi’s demand to drop Mr. Senthilbalaji, who was then holding the …

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