Senthil Balaji
Senthil Balaji is an Indian politician and member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) party, currently serving as the Tamil Nadu Minister for Excise and Prohibition. He has been actively involved in Tamil Nadu's political landscape and has held various positions within the DMK. Recently, he was in the news for vehemently denying allegations of a Rs 1,000 crore corruption scam involving the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited (TASMAC), asserting that there was no basis for the claims and defending the integrity of the tender process.
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Senthil Balaji is a state lawmaker who reported that 58 people were hospitalized after the stampede.
At least 39 dead, 51 injured in stampede at Indian actor-politician Vijay's rally, minister says
Guyana· 2025-09-29
State lawmaker Senthil Balaji told reporters that 58 people were hospitalised.
Dozens dead, more than 50 injured in stampede at Indian actor-politician Vijay’s rally, minister says
Canada· 2025-09-28CM Stalin called former Minister Senthil Balaji to inquire about the stampede and instructed him to go to the hospital.
'Standing here with deep sorrow': Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin consoles Karur stampede families; orders inquiry under retired judge | India News
India· 2025-09-28
Senthil Balaji is a state lawmaker who reported that 58 people were hospitalized after the stampede.
At least 36 dead in stampede at Indian actor-politician’s rally – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-09-28Senthil Balaji stated that the victims were trampled to death during the event.
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Denmark· 2025-09-27State lawmaker Senthil Balaji informed reporters about the number of people hospitalized after the rally.
At least 36 dead, over 50 injured in stampede at Indian actor-politician Vijay's rally, minister saysGuyana· 2025-09-27Politician Senthil Balaji confirmed the deaths and reported on the injuries at the political rally.
More than 30 killed at political event in Tamil Nadu
United Kingdom· 2025-09-27State lawmaker Senthil Balaji informed reporters about the number of people hospitalized after the rally.
At least 36 dead, over 50 injured in stampede at actor-politician Vijay’s rally in India’s Tamil Nadu: local media - World
Pakistan· 2025-09-27The SC recently sought to reinstate the practice by forcing Tamil Nadu minister Senthil Balaji to step down.
PM, CMs, ministers to go if held for 30 days on serious charges, Amit Shah to move 3 Bills | India NewsIndia· 2025-08-20
Senthil Balaji secured a court injunction against YouTuber 'Savukku' Shankar for a defamatory smear campaign.
Kunal Kumra joke row: How parties change stand in free-speech debate | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-30
Senthil Balaji, the Tamil Nadu excise minister, denied allegations of corruption related to the TASMAC tender process.
Alleged Rs 1,000cr TASMAC scam sparks protests in Tamil Nadu; BJP leaders detained: Key details | India NewsIndia· 2025-03-17
