Stalin expressed distress at the investigation into Minister Senthil Balaji where he was allegedly tortured by ED officers and developed chest pain, despite agreeing to cooperate. The DMK party will not be intimidated by the BJP’s threats and will teach them a lesson in the 2024 elections. Balaji holds the important portfolios of Electricity and Excise and is a crucial figure, with many party leaders reporting to him. The case concerning Balaji goes back to his time as the Transport Minister in the AIADMK government when two complaints of misconduct were filed against the Metropolitan Transport Corporation. While a police investigation did not find Balaji or his relatives guilty, the case made it to the Supreme Court and has caused controversy.

Source: The Hindu June 15, 2023 04:29 UTC