Karnataka BJP Marches to Vidhana Soudha, Demands Minister B Nagendra’s Resignation
BJP legislators marched in Bengaluru demanding B Nagendra’s resignation as the Congress government said 79 crore was recovered during a CID probe.
- On Friday, August 21, 2026, Karnataka BJP legislators marched to Vidhana Soudha, demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra over alleged financial irregularities involving the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.
- Nagendra resigned in 2024 following allegations of embezzling Rs 187 crore but was re-inducted into the Shivakumar-led Ministry on August 3; the BJP alleges funds were illegally diverted for Congress election campaigns.
- After marshals blocked their entry, opposition members wearing black T-shirts forced their way into the Legislative Assembly, citing 31 criminal cases against Nagendra and calling the administration "a government of the corrupt."
- Congress leaders staged a counter-protest at the Vidhana Soudha premises on Friday, condemning the Opposition for disrupting the legislature session and urging focus on drought, drinking water, and fodder shortages.
- Legislative business remains stalled with only a few sessions conducted, while the State Government seeks Rs 10,000 crore in drought compensation from the Centre amid the ongoing blockade.
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Ruling and opposition parties protest over resignation of B. Nagendra for Valmiki corporation scam
B. Nagendra had resigned as minister in 2024 after his name surfaced in the alleged embezzlement of ₹187 crore in Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation. He was inducted into the Cabinet when Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expanded his ministry.
Ashoka demands Nagendra's resignation over Dalit Fund diversion
Bengaluru: Opposition leader R. Ashoka on August 20, accused the Congress government of failing to protect Dalits’ interests and demanded that funds allegedly diverted from the Dalit community’s accounts be recovered and returned. Speaking to the media near the Kengal Gate of Vidhana Soudha, Ashoka launched a broadside against the state government, raising the alleged illegal transfer of funds from the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes…
BJP, JD(S) MLAs take out march to Vidhana Soudha demanding Minister Nagendra's resignation
Bengaluru, Aug 21 (PTI) BJP and JD(S) MLAs on Friday took out a march to Vidhana Soudha here demanding the resignation of Minister B Nagendra, who is facing charges in connection with the alleged embezzlement of crores of rupees at a state-run corporation. They also barged into the Assembly, breaking the blockade by marshals who […]
BJP Stages Dharna In Karnataka Assembly Demand Resignation Of Minister B Nagendra Over Valmiki Scam
The Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular) staged protests at the Vidhana Soudha, leading to severe disruptions during the Karnataka Assembly proceedings over allegations against Minister B Nagendra. Opposition legislators marched from the legislators' quarters to the assembly wearing black T-shirts depicting Minister B Nagendra's face to protest his re-induction into the cabinet. BJP leaders, including Arvind Bellad, accused the Congre…
Karnataka BJP MLAs March To Vidhana Soudha, Demand Minister B Nagendra's Resignation
Intensifying its protest against Minister B. Nagendra, Karnataka BJP legislators marched from the Maharshi Valmiki statue at the Legislators' Bhavan to Vidhana Soudha. The party said it will continue its demand for the minister's resignation with renewed vigour in both Houses of the Legislature.
Karnataka BJP marches to Vidhana Soudha, demands minister B Nagendra’s resignation
BJP legislators protested demanding minister B Nagendra's resignation over alleged scam. Leaders claim Rs 189 crores were looted from Dalits for development. Minister Nagendra countered, stating he is targeted for being Dalit and Congress. He cited cases against ruling party leaders before demanding their resignations. The government states Nagendra resigned for a transparent investigation and funds were recovered.
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