
Karnataka minister B Nagendra dismisses resignation reports over scam allegations: ‘Completely untrue’
The BJP and its ally JD(S) have sought B Nagendra's removal from the Cabinet over the alleged ₹89 crore irregularities in the KMVSTDC.
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The BJP and its ally JD(S) have sought B Nagendra's removal from the Cabinet over the alleged ₹89 crore irregularities in the KMVSTDC.

The Congress government in Karnataka has firmly supported minister B Nagendra, stating he will not resign despite his alleged involvement in a multi-crore rupee embezzlement case within the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.

A scam involving the diversion of Rs 89 crore to 600 bank accounts within the Karnataka tribal corporation has been uncovered, with the CBI naming former minister B Nagendra in connection with the fraud.

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra has offered to resign from his position following allegations of corruption related to the Valmiki Corporation scam. The move comes as pressure mounts over the financial irregularities.

The BJP and JD(S) parties have stalled proceedings in both Houses of the Karnataka legislature for a second consecutive day, demanding the dismissal of Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra over his alleged involvement in a multi-crore rupee scandal.

BJP and JD(S) workers, including leaders, were detained during a march to Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru, protesting for the removal of Minister B Nagendra.

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Janata Dal (Secular) disrupted proceedings in both Houses of the Karnataka legislature, demanding the dismissal of Minister B Nagendra over his alleged involvement in a multi-crore rupee scam.