Former minister Senthil Balaji, arrested in a money laundering case, was granted bail by the Supreme Court after 15 months in custody. DMK supporters in Coimbatore celebrate by putting up posters across the city.
Coimbatore: The Supreme Court's decision to grant bail to former minister Senthil Balaji, who was arrested last year in connection with a money laundering case, has sparked celebrations among DMK supporters in Coimbatore. Posters have appeared across various locations in the city, including the Coimbatore Railway Station, celebrating his release.
Senthil Balaji had been in custody for approximately 15 months, with multiple bail petitions being rejected during this period. However, his recent appeal to the Supreme Court resulted in the granting of bail on September 26.
The posters put up by DMK supporters bear messages such as "The door of the locked iron cage has opened" and "Come out, Tiger!" These slogans metaphorically refer to Balaji's release from custody. The appearance of these posters in prominent locations across Coimbatore indicates the significance of this development for DMK party members and supporters in the region.
This celebratory response in Coimbatore reflects the political importance of Senthil Balaji within the DMK party structure and his influence in the region. The case and subsequent bail have been closely watched events in Tamil Nadu's political landscape, with implications that extend beyond just legal proceedings.