TN Minister V Senthil Balaji undergoes bypass surgery at private hospital in Chennai

Arrested Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji on Wednesday underwent a bypass surgery and was hemodynamically stable, the private hospital treating him said.

The minister, arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a cash-for-jobs scam last week, underwent a beating heart coronary artery bypass surgery in the morning, a medical bulletin issued by Kauvery Hospital said.

"He is currently hemodynamically stable and being monitored in the postoperative intensive care unit by the multidisciplinary team of doctors and nurses," it said.



Balaji was initially admitted to a government hospital following his arrest when he complained of chest pain and later shifted to the private facility following a court order.

Supreme Court has refused to interfere with the Madras High Court order allowing Tamil Nadu minister V Senthil Balaji to be moved to a private hospital in Chennai and entertain a habeas corpus petition filed against his arrest.

Supreme Court will hear the plea filed by ED against the High Court order on July 4.

(With inputs from agencies)