Senthil Balaji to undergo heart surgery on Wednesday: Ma Subramanian

Arrested Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji will undergo surgery for a heart-related ailment at a private hospital in Chennai on June 21, as confirmed by Health Minister Ma Subramanian on Tuesday. Balaji, who was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate in a cash-for-jobs scandal last week, was initially admitted to a government hospital and later transferred to Kauvery Hospital following a court order.

“Since it is mandatory to perform the surgery on Senthil Balaji, it will take place tomorrow,” Subramanian informed the reporters present.

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He further revealed that the minister was unaware of the “critical blocks” until they were detected by government doctors last week.

On June 14, Balaji underwent a Coronary Angiogram and has been advised to undergo bypass surgery at the “earliest,” as stated by Kauvery Hospital, where he is receiving treatment.

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With agency inputs