Senthil Balaji was arrested in June this year in connection with the cash-for-jobs scam when he held the transport portfolio during the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) rule.
An ironic compilation of edits of the terrifying Rathnavel from Maamannan (played by Fahadh Faasil) have now become a symbol of caste pride for online caste groups, especially among the Gounders and Thevars (dominant caste groups in Tamil Nadu).
In his letter, historian Ramachandra Guha said that he does not endorse Badri Seshadri’s views but his arrest is not in line with “the principles of natural justice.”
Badri Seshadri was arrested on July 29 from his Chennai residence for his comments on the Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud in connection with the Manipur violence.