BJP’s indefinite protest demanding Nagendra’s resignation enters second day; Shivamogga MP Raghavendra joins the protest
The BJP in Karnataka is staging an indefinite protest demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra over alleged corruption involving the Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. The protest also highlights broader criticisms of the state government's implementation of welfare guarantee schemes.
Why it matters
The situation underscores political instability and the role of corruption allegations in regional Indian governance and electoral discourse.
B.Y. Raghavendra, Shivamogga MP, has demanded that the State government drop B. Nagendra from the Cabinet within 24 hours, warning that the BJP will lay siege to the Vidhana Soudha if the demand is not met.
Addressing party workers staging an indefinite protest demanding Mr. Nagendra’s resignation on the premises of the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Shivamogga on Tuesday (August 18), Mr. Raghavendra said Mr. Nagendra had earlier resigned as a Minister following allegations of corruption in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. He was facing charges of misusing funds meant for the welfare of the Scheduled Tribe community. An official of the corporation, Chandrashekhar, died by suicide following the alleged scam, leaving behind a note that triggered the investigation.
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