Karnataka govt. defends Nagendra’s inclusion in Ministry, as Opposition continues to disrupt House proceedings
Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara said 79.68 crore of the alleged 89.63 crore embezzlement has been recovered and Nagendra has not been convicted.
- Karnataka Legislative Assembly proceedings faced disruptions for the third consecutive day on Wednesday as the Opposition demanded the resignation of Minister Nagendra over alleged embezzlement at the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.
- Nagendra was re-inducted into the Cabinet on August 3 despite being named in charge sheets by the CBI and Enforcement Directorate, though the Criminal Investigation Department previously provided a clean chit.
- Citing a Supreme Court affidavit, Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara argued the inclusion of an accused Minister is no aberration, noting 251 Lok Sabha members, 75 Rajya Sabha members, and 14 serving Chief Ministers face criminal cases.
- Chief Minister Shivakumar rejected the demands on Tuesday, calling the protests "drama" for political existence, while BJP and Janata Dal members escalated by displaying placards, prompting Speaker Patil to adjourn the House.
- Pointing to West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari's 29 cases, Nagendra argued his allegations remain under investigation and he is not a convict; the ruling Congress dared the Opposition to engage in formal debate.
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Karnataka govt. defends Nagendra’s inclusion in Ministry, as Opposition continues to disrupt House proceedings
Quoting an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, Parameshwara said criminal cases were pending against 251 Lok Sabha members, 75 Rajya Sabha members and 14 serving Chief Ministers across India
‘Central agencies conspired’: Karnataka minister Nagendra rules out resignation
The Karnataka Assembly was adjourned shortly after convening as BJP and JD(S) legislators protested in the well of the House, demanding Minister B Nagendra's resignation over the Valmiki Corporation scam.
Karnataka: BJP stalls Assembly seeking removal of minister B Nagendra
BJP lawmakers disrupted legislative proceedings for a third day demanding minister B Nagendra's resignation. The opposition insists Nagendra be removed from the cabinet due to an ED money-laundering case. Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara rejected these demands, stating Nagendra's innocence. The case involves alleged fund diversion from a Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.
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