Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigns for the second time in two years? Swipe to know the full story
- Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigned from the Cabinet on August 28, 2026, just 25 days after assuming office for the second time.
- This resignation marks Nagendra's second departure over allegations related to the Valmiki Corporation funds diversion.
- The controversy erupted in May 2024, after P Chandrasekharan, an accounts superintendent with the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation, died by suicide and left behind a six-page note alleging irregularities corporation funds.
- Subsequent investigations found that Rs 89.63 crore was transferred from a corporation account to multiple other accounts, triggering a major political controversy.
- Nagendra was the Tribal Welfare Minister when the controversy surfaced and resigned from the Cabinet in June 2024 due to pressure.
- He was re-inducted on August 3, 2026, with the Planning and Statistics portfolio, prompting the Opposition to renew its demand for his removal.
- Nagendra alleges he does not have any thing to do with the scam and has not signed a single piece of paper prompting the transfer of funds. He also says he is being targeted because he is a Dalit.
Source: indiatoday.in
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