**Governor of Tamil Nadu dismisses Minister Senthil Balaji**
– Governor R N Ravi of Tamil Nadu has dismissed Minister Senthil Balaji from the council of ministers with immediate effect.
– Chief Minister M K Stalin has stated that the governor does not have the power to dismiss a minister, and the government will take legal action.
– The dismissal comes after Senthil Balaji faced serious criminal proceedings in multiple corruption cases, including a cash-for-job scam and money laundering.
– The official statement from Raj Bhavan on June 29 accused Senthil Balaji of abusing his position as a minister to influence the investigation and obstruct the due process of law and justice.
– Senthil Balaji is currently in judicial custody for a criminal case being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate.
– There are additional criminal cases against him under the Prevention of Corruption Act and Indian Penal Code, being investigated by the state police.
– The statement expressed concerns that Senthil Balaji’s continuation in the council of ministers could adversely impact the due process of law and potentially lead to a breakdown of the Constitutional machinery in the state.
**Summary:**
Governor R N Ravi of Tamil Nadu has dismissed Minister Senthil Balaji from the council of ministers, citing serious criminal proceedings and concerns about obstruction of justice. Chief Minister M K Stalin has argued that the governor does not have the authority to dismiss a minister and plans to challenge the decision legally. Senthil Balaji is currently in judicial custody for a criminal case investigated by the Enforcement Directorate, and there are additional cases against him being investigated by the state police. The governor’s decision aims to ensure the due process of law and maintain the functioning of the Constitutional machinery in the state.
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