TN Governor dismisses Minister Senthil Balaji from Cabinet

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.