Former Tamil Nadu Minister, Senthil Balaji, accused in cash-for-jobs scam, resigns after nearly 9 months since arrest by ED. The resignation comes after Madras High Court's query on his continuation as minister despite being under arrest for over 230 days. Balaji, who had been in charge of key departments, was denied bail thrice and underwent surgery for heart ailment while in custody. His resignation sparks political controversy amid claims of vendetta by the opposing parties.
Earlier this week, the ED had frozen a property belonging to Ashok's wife Nirmala, after several rounds of raids and a detailed inquiry into assets acquired by Senthil Balaji and his relatives.
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The Madurai bench of the Madras High Court asked the accused to surrender before the trial court and directed the CJM, Karur to decide their bail applications afresh.