Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Tamil Nadu Ministers Balaji, Ponmudy Resign, Mano Thangaraj Returns
Two ministers in Tamil Nadu, Balaji and Ponmudy, have resigned from their jobs.
The Governor accepted their resignations after the Chief Minister recommended the changes.
Balaji was facing legal trouble, and the court made it clear he should choose between his job and freedom.
Ponmudy faced criticism.
Another politician, Mano Thangaraj, is joining the cabinet.
The opposition parties, like AIADMK and BJP, have commented on the resignations, with AIADMK celebrating Ponmudy's resignation as a win.
Tamil Nadu ministers Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy resigned from the state cabinet.
The Governor accepted the resignations upon the recommendation of the Chief Minister.
Senthil Balaji's resignation followed the Supreme Court's concerns about his influence in a legal case.
T Mano Thangaraj will be sworn in as a minister.
Opposition parties AIADMK and BJP responded to the developments.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu Ministers Senthil Balaji, K Ponmudy, and T Mano Thangaraj, as well as Governor RN Ravi and CM Stalin.
- What
- Ministers Senthil Balaji and Ponmudy resigned, and Mano Thangaraj was re-added to the cabinet.
- When
- April 27, with the swearing-in of the new minister on Monday at 6 PM.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu, India.
- Why
- Balaji resigned due to the Supreme Court's concerns regarding his bail and influence on witnesses; Ponmudy's resignation followed criticism and protests.
AIADMK
BJP
Views on the Resignations
AIADMK
AIADMK claimed victory for its protests, celebrating Ponmudy's resignation.
BJP
BJP stated that the resignations were expected, though late, and blamed the Chief Minister's government for issues.
- Ministers Resigning
- Senthil Balaji and K Ponmudy
- Governor
- RN Ravi
- Chief Minister
- MK Stalin
- New Minister
- T Mano Thangaraj
- Resignation Date
- April 27