Vijay should accord sanction to prosecute Senthilbalaji in cash-for-jobs scam: BJP
The BJP has urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to sanction the prosecution of former DMK Minister V. Senthilbalaji in a cash-for-jobs scam. BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy emphasized that this decision is a significant test for Mr. Vijay, who previously stated his opposition to corruption. The Enforcement Directorate has communicated directly with the state government regarding the prosecution.
- ▪The BJP is calling for the prosecution of former DMK Minister V. Senthilbalaji.
- ▪The Enforcement Directorate has reached out to the Tamil Nadu government for sanction.
- ▪BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy highlighted this as a test for Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay should accord his government’s sanction to prosecute former DMK Minister V. Senthilbalaji in an alleged cash-for-jobs scam, even as the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) had reportedly written again to the State government in this regard, BJP spokesperson Narayanan Thirupathy said on Tuesday (May 19, 2026).“The ball is in Mr. Vijay’s court today. This is the first test for Mr. Vijay. We can say this is the first exam for Mr. Vijay,” Mr. Thirupathy told reporters at Chennai. The ED has sent its communication to the State government directly and the State government should give its sanction, the BJP spokesperson said.
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