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Madras High Court Grants Anticipatory Bail to DMK's Senthil Balaji Accused of Offering ₹35 Crore Bribe to TVK MLA

Published July 8, 2026 at 1:14 PM UTC

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On July 8, 2026, the Madras High Court granted anticipatory bail to V. Senthil Balaji, a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK), and his brother, R.V. Ashok Kumar. They were accused of attempting to bribe Dr. N. Elaiyaraja, an MLA from the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), with ₹35 crore to influence his vote for the Assembly Speaker position. (.

The case has attracted significant attention due to the involvement of a sitting MLA and the serious nature of the allegations. The investigation is ongoing, and further developments are awaited.