Chennai: In a major political reshuffle, Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi on Sunday approved the resignations of V. Senthil Balaji, Minister for Electricity, Prohibition and Excise, and Dr. K. Ponmudy, Minister for Forests and Khadi.

Meanwhile, SS Sivasankar has been additionally assigned the Electricity portfolio, while S Muthusamy will now handle Prohibition and Excise. RS Rajakannappan has been appointed as the Minister for Forests and Khadi, taking charge of both sectors.

Furthermore, Stalin has recommended the induction of T. Mano Thangaraj, MLA from Padmanabhapuram Assembly Constituency, into the cabinet. The swearing-in ceremony for the new minister designate is scheduled for Monday, April 28, at Raj Bhavan, Chennai.