Tamil Nadu government
Supreme Court Rejects DMK Leader V Senthil Balaji's Plea for Ministerial Position Clarification in Cash-for-Job Scam Case
Oct 07, 2025 01:52 am CST
The Supreme Court declined DMK leader V Senthil Balaji's request for clarification on resuming ministerial duties during his ongoing cash-for-job scam trial. The Court suggested transferring the case involving over 2,000 accused to a neutral location, citing concerns about potential influence. Balaji had previously resigned from the Tamil Nadu cabinet after the Court's criticism of his reinstatement following bail in a related money laundering case.
Tamil Nadu Opposition Leader Accuses DMK Government of Evading Responsibility for Deadly Karur Stampede
Sep 30, 2025 11:48 pm CST
AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami has accused the Tamil Nadu government of failing to protect citizens during the Karur stampede that killed 41 people. He questioned the government's decision to hold a press briefing while a Commission of Inquiry is already investigating the incident, suggesting this unusual approach indicates an attempt to shift blame and evade responsibility for the tragedy that occurred during actor-politician Vijay's political rally.