BJP members stage protest seeking Minister Nagendra’s resignation
BJP members in Belagavi are staging a continuous protest demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra over corruption allegations related to the Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation. The protesters also criticized the state government's handling of drought relief and social welfare schemes.
Why it matters
The protest reflects significant political friction in Karnataka, highlighting corruption allegations against state officials and public dissatisfaction with government performance.
BJP members began a day-and-night protest in Belagavi on Monday demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagaendra on the charge of corruption in the Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation during his earlier stint as Minister in the Siddaramaiah Cabinet.
The BJP members walked from the Kittur Channamma Circle to the Deputy Commissioner's office.
The party leaders accused Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar of yielding to political compulsions in appointing for the second time Mr. Nagendra who is facing the charge of financial misappropriation.
They also accused the State government of not taking proper steps to tackle drought and not releasing scholarships to students on time.
MLA Abhay Patil said that it is absolutely unacceptable that the Congress has appointed Mr. Nagendra as Minister though he was jailed for irregularities in the corporation, in the past.
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