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V. Senthil Balaji

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V. Senthil Balaji

V. Senthil Balaji (born 21 October 1975) is an Indian politician and former Cabinet Minister of Government of Tamil Nadu. He was elected to the Tamil Nadu legislative Assembly as an Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate from Karur in 2006, 2011 and as Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam candidate in 2021 election. Also he was elected from Aravakurichi constituency in 2016 from ADMK ticket and as DMK candidate in 2019 by election. He served as Transport Minister in Jayalalitha cabinet formed after 2011 election.

Infobox

Chief Minister
J. JayalalithaaO. PanneerselvamJ. Jayalalithaa
Preceded by
K. N. Nehru
Succeeded by
P. Thangamani
Constituency
Karur
Born
(1975-10-21) 21 October 1975 (age 50)Karur, Tamil Nadu, India
Political party
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (1996 - 2000 & 2018-present)
Other politicalaffiliations
All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (2000-2017) Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam (2018)
Spouse
Megala Senthilbalaji
Children
1 Daughter
Education
B.Com.
Occupation
Politician Businessman
Website
https://senthilbalaji.in/
Party
Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (1996 - 2000 & 2018-present)

Tables

· Ministry
J.Jayalalithaa
J.Jayalalithaa
Designation
Tamilnadu Minister of Transport
Portfolio
Transport, Nationalised Transport, Motor Vehicles Act
Party
AIADMK
Chief Minister
J.Jayalalithaa
To
16 May 2011
To
27 September 2014
M.K.Stalin
M.K.Stalin
Designation
Tamilnadu Minister for Electricity, Prohibition & Excise
Portfolio
Electricity, Non-Conventional Energy, Prohibition & Excise, Molasses
Party
DMK
Chief Minister
M.K.Stalin
To
07 May 2021
To
16 June 2023
M.K.Stalin
M.K.Stalin
Designation
Tamilnadu Minister for Electricity, Prohibition & Excise
Portfolio
Electricity, Non-Conventional Energy, Prohibition & Excise, Molasses
Party
DMK
Chief Minister
M.K.Stalin
To
28 September 2024
To
28 April 2025
Designation
Portfolio
Party
Chief Minister
To
Took office
Left office
Tamilnadu Minister of Transport
Transport, Nationalised Transport, Motor Vehicles Act
AIADMK
J.Jayalalithaa
16 May 2011
27 September 2014
O. Panneerselvam
28 September 2014
23 May 2015
J.Jayalalithaa
23 May 2015
28 July 2015
Tamilnadu Minister for Electricity, Prohibition & Excise
Electricity, Non-Conventional Energy, Prohibition & Excise, Molasses
DMK
Stalin
07 May 2021
16 June 2023
Tamilnadu Minister for Electricity, Prohibition & Excise
Electricity, Non-Conventional Energy, Prohibition & Excise, Molasses
DMK
Stalin
28 September 2024
28 April 2025
· Electoral performance › Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly Elections
2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Elections
2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Constituency
Karur
Party
AIADMK
Result
Won
Vote percentage
46.00
Opposition Candidate
Vasuki Murugesan
Opposition Party
DMK
Opposition vote percentage
43.84
2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Elections
2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Constituency
Karur
Party
AIADMK
Result
Won
Vote percentage
61.18
Opposition Candidate
S.Jothimani
Opposition Party
INC
Opposition vote percentage
34.10
2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Elections
2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Constituency
Aravakurichi
Party
AIADMK
Result
Won
Vote percentage
53.51
Opposition Candidate
K. C. Palanisamy
Opposition Party
DMK
Opposition vote percentage
39.13
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections
Elections
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections
Constituency
Aravakurichi
Party
DMK
Result
Won
Vote percentage
56.45
Opposition Candidate
V. V. Senthil Nathan
Opposition Party
AIADMK
Opposition vote percentage
34.54
2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Elections
2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Constituency
Karur
Party
DMK
Result
Won
Vote percentage
49.31
Opposition Candidate
M. R. Vijayabhaskar
Opposition Party
AIADMK
Opposition vote percentage
43.28
Elections
Constituency
Party
Result
Vote percentage
Opposition Candidate
Opposition Party
Opposition vote percentage
2006 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Karur
AIADMK
Won
46.00
Vasuki Murugesan
DMK
43.84
2011 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Karur
AIADMK
Won
61.18
S.Jothimani
INC
34.10
2016 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Aravakurichi
AIADMK
Won
53.51
K. C. Palanisamy
DMK
39.13
2019 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly by-elections
Aravakurichi
DMK
Won
56.45
V. V. Senthil Nathan
AIADMK
34.54
2021 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly election
Karur
DMK
Won
49.31
M. R. Vijayabhaskar
AIADMK
43.28

References

  1. "Council of Ministers, Govt. of Tamil Nadu"
    https://www.tn.gov.in/ministerslist
  2. "Statistical Report of Tamil Nadu 2006 Elections"
    http://eci.nic.in/eci_main/StatisticalReports/SE_2006/StatReport_TN_2006.pdf
  3. "List of MLAs from Tamil Nadu"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20130402043414/http://www.elections.tn.gov.in/TNLA2011_Winner_Runner.pdf
  4. "Council of Ministers, Govt. of Tamil Nadu"
    http://www.tn.gov.in/gov_ministers.html
  5. The Hindu
    https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/senthil-balaji-ed-officials-raid-arrest-june-14/article66966195.ece
  6. India Today
    https://www.indiatoday.in/india/tamil-nadu/story/tamil-nadu-dmk-ed-raids-senthil-balaji-linked-properties-in-money-laundering-case-2689664-2025-03-06
  7. The Times of India
    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jailed-ex-minister-senthil-balaji-hospitalised-after-complaints-of-chest-pain/articleshow/111908578.cms
  8. Deccan Chronicle
    https://web.archive.org/web/20240213060445/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/senthil-balaji-resigns-as-minister-881995
  9. Hindustan Times
    https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/senthil-balaji-ponmudy-step-down-as-ministers-cm-stalin-tamil-nadu-cabinet-reshuffle-101745765143568.html
  10. The Indian Express
    https://indianexpress.com/article/political-pulse/tamil-nadu-ministers-senthil-balaji-k-ponmudy-resign-dmk-9969158/
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