Ruling and opposition parties protest outside Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru over resignation of B. Nagendra for embezzlement in Valmiki corporation

Ruling and opposition parties protest outside Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru over resignation of B.

Key points

• Nagendra, who had resigned as minister in 2024 after his name surfaced in the alleged embezzlement of ₹187 crore in the Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation.
• Even as the Legislature session this week was almost washed out by opposition BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) seeking the resignation of Planning & Statistics Minister B.
• While #Karnataka BJP & JD(S) MLAs took out a protest rally from Valmiki statue to Vidhana Soudha demanding the resignation of Minister B.
• After discussions, the State Administration may bring pressure on the Centre to release funds, The BJP is disrupting the legislature since it believes that.
• Karnataka: Legislature stalemate enters second day over Opposition's demand for Minister Nagendra's ouster.

Ruling and opposition parties protest outside Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru over resignation of B. Nagendra for embezzlement in Valmiki corporation While Congress leaders staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in the Vidhan Soudha premises, BJP legislators staged a protest in front of Maharshi Valmiki's statue in the nearby Legislator's Home premises. Published – August 21, 2026 03: 15 pm IST – Bengaluru.

Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Assembly R. Ashok, State BJP President and MLA B. Y. Vijayendra and others demand the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra, who is facing charges in connection with the alleged embezzlement of crores of rupees at a State-run corporation, at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on August 21, 2026.

Even as the Legislature session this week was almost washed out by opposition BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) seeking the resignation of Planning & Statistics Minister B. Nagendra, ruling and opposition parties staged separate protests on August 21.

While Congress leaders, including Mr. Nagendra, staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in the Vidhan Soudha premises, BJP legislators staged a protest in front of Maharshi Valmiki's statue in the nearby Legislator's Home premises.

Meanwhile, the two sides are sparring over Mr. Nagendra, who had resigned as minister in 2024 after his name surfaced in the alleged embezzlement of ₹187 crore in the Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation. He was inducted into the Cabinet a fortnight ago when Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar expanded his ministry.

While #Karnataka BJP & JD(S) MLAs took out a protest rally from Valmiki statue to Vidhana Soudha demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra, Congress leaders staged a counter protest against Opposition for not allowing the session to function, on Aug 21. 📹: @photomurali1pic.twitter.com/UdhS9JUVQ2.

Meanwhile, the opposition has been disrupting the legislature sessions since August 17 with only a few sessions of Question Hour and Zero Hour being conducted, and a couple of bills cleared by the Legislative Assembly against the backdrop of the din.

"The financial scam has robbed the poor from the Scheduled Tribes community in Karnataka. The funds could have been given as educational loan or loan for small business. Their lives have been spoiled. The funds has been siphoned off and transferred to multiple accounts, including one transfer of ₹1.20 crore to his family member. For context, the legislature's business is getting affected since the Congress is trying to protect one Minister. This person has looted the residents, " the Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R. Ashok informed presspersons.

Releasing multiple documents pertaining to the illegal transfer of funds, he stated that the corporation – under the watch of Mr. Nagendra – violated rules and circulars of the Finance Department. "Three chargesheets have been filed by the CBI against you (Mr. Nagendra). There is a chargesheet by the Enforcement Directorate. In Lokayukta, there are 31 chargesheets against you."

Meanwhile, the BJP members, who were wearing black T-shirts sporting 'corrupt Nagendra' message during the protest, were prevented from entering the Legislature Assembly by marshals. Nevertheless, the legislators forced their way into the premises.

By contrast, Congress leaders and legislators staged a protest in front of Mahatma Gandhi's statue in the Vidhan Soudha premises on August 21 seeking smooth conduct of legislature session to discuss the drought, drinking water and fodder shortages in districts, and condemned the BJP-JD S for disrupting the session.

After discussions, the State Administration may bring pressure on the Centre to release funds, "The BJP is disrupting the legislature since it believes that. Already, the State has sought a compensation of ₹10, 000 crore from the Centre, and sought a team from the Centre to study the situation in Karnataka. The BJP is disrupting the house to protect Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, " Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee President B.K. Hariprasad remarked. "If a corruption charge is proved, the party will seek resignation from the individual or suspend them. Seven BJP chief ministers in the country are facing serious charges. Let them not teach us."

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