BJP-JD(S) to put up joint fight to demand Nagendra’s ouster
The BJP and JD(S) have announced a joint political campaign to demand the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra over alleged embezzlement of welfare funds. The opposition coalition plans to raise this issue during the upcoming state legislative session.
Why it matters
The collaboration between these two parties signals a unified opposition strategy against the ruling government in Karnataka.
Upping the ante on its demand for the sacking of Minister B. Nagendra, who has been chargesheeted in a case involving the alleged embezzlement of funds meant for the welfare of Scheduled Tribe communities, the Opposition BJP on Monday declared that the BJP-JD(S) combine would launch a joint fight on the issue.
Speaking to mediapersons after a meeting of BJP leaders in Bengaluru, Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R. Ashok said the BJP-JD(S) would take up the fight both inside and outside the Houses to mount pressure on the government to sack Mr. Nagendra from the Ministry. The decision comes ahead of the monsoon session of the State legislature, which is set to commence on August 13. The BJP-JD(S) would also take up issues such as the KPSC scam, he said.
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