DMK Minister's Brother Seeks Bail in ₹35 Crore MLA Bribery Case
Alleged bribery of an MLA to influence a legislative vote raises serious concerns about corruption.
R.V. Ashok Kumar, brother of former DMK Minister V. Senthilbalaji, has filed an anticipatory bail plea in the Madras High Court seeking to avoid arrest in a bribery case. The complaint alleges that he and three others offered a bribe of ₹35 crore to N. Elaiyaraja, a TVK MLA, to influence his vote against the TVK whip during a legislative resolution. Ashok Kumar denies any involvement and argues that he was named in the FIR without evidence. The case is scheduled for hearing before Justice C. Kumarappan on Friday (July 3, 2026).
3 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
DMK Minister's Brother Seeks Bail in ₹35 Crore MLA Bribery Case
22 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
The Madras High Court denied former DMK Minister V. Senthilbalaji and his brother's request to prevent harassment from law enforcement agencies.
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