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I have mandate to be mantri, court can't chastise me: Balaji

IndiaTimes Tuesday, 8 April 2025
V Senthil Balaji, reappointed as a minister after bail, defended his position in the Tamil Nadu cabinet before the Supreme Court, asserting his popular mandate. He argued that courts cannot constitutionally disqualify a minister and emphasized his adherence to bail conditions. Balaji highlighted that the corruption case against him began while he was already a minister, suggesting no undue influence.
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