Police take BJP leaders into custody as they try to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
Police in Bengaluru detained several BJP leaders and workers who attempted to lay siege to the Vidhana Soudha to demand the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra. The protest follows allegations of embezzlement of funds intended for the welfare of Scheduled Tribe communities.
Why it matters
The ongoing political standoff in Karnataka highlights significant corruption allegations and the use of street-level protests as a tool for political pressure.
Several BJP leaders, including leaders of the Opposition in both the Houses of the State legislature, were taken into custody by the police on Monday (August 24, 2026) when they tried to lay a siege to Vidhana Soudha, demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra .
BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, former Deputy Chief Minister Dr. C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Opposition Chief Whip in Council Ravikumar, MLC C.T. Ravi and former minister B. Sriramulu besides a host of party workers were among those taken into custody by the police.
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