BJP leaders stage protest, demand Nagendra’s resignation
BJP leaders in Shivamogga have launched an indefinite protest demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra. They allege his involvement in the misuse of funds at the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing political tensions and corruption allegations within the Karnataka state government cabinet.
Leaders and workers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday began an indefinite protest on the Deputy Commissioner’s office premises in Shivamogga, demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra.
The party’s district unit launched the protest in response to a call given by the BJP State president.
N.K. Jagadish, BJP district president, said Mr. Nagendra, during his earlier tenure as a Minister in the Siddaramaiah-led government, was responsible for the misuse of funds at the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. He alleged that the funds were misused by the Minister and that an official of the corporation died in connection with the case.
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