After Senthil Balaji And Ponmudi's Exit, CM Stalin Reshuffles Tamil Nadu Cabinet—These Ministers Get New Roles

In a significant political shake-up, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Sunday (27 April) recommended a major reshuffle of his cabinet, swiftly approved by Governor R N Ravi, ANI reported.

The move follows the resignation of two senior ministers: V Senthil Balaji, who handled Electricity, Prohibition, and Excise, and Dr K Ponmudy, who was in charge of Forests and Khadi.

Balaji’s removal comes in the wake of a Supreme Court warning regarding his bail in a money laundering case, while Ponmudy was dropped after sparking controversy with his recent derogatory remarks on women and Hinduism.

According to Raj Bhavan's announcement, a series of reassignments have been confirmed. S S Sivasankar, the current Minister for Transport, has now been additionally entrusted with the Electricity portfolio and will serve as Minister for Transport and Electricity.

S Muthusamy, earlier the Minister for Housing and Urban Development, has now been assigned the additional responsibility of Prohibition and Excise, thus taking over as Minister for Housing and Prohibition and Excise.

Meanwhile, R S Rajakannappan, previously managing the Milk and Dairy Development department, will now take charge of Forests and Khadi as Minister for Forests and Khadi.

CM Stalin also inducted Padmanabhapuram MLA, T Mano Thangaraj, into the cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony for the newly appointed ministers is scheduled to be held today, at 6:00 pm at Raj Bhavan, Chennai.

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