Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigns amid Valmiki Corporation allegations
- Nagendra has resigned from the Karnataka cabinet over alleged financial irregularities at the Valmiki Corporation.
- The case involves alleged misappropriation of around Rs 89 crore from the tribal welfare corporation's funds.
- He resigned once before in June 2024, was arrested by the ED that July, and was re-inducted on August 3, 2026.
- BJP had staged protests demanding his removal; he says he expects a clean chit once proceedings conclude.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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