Indian Politics
Karnataka Minister B Nagendra Resigns Amidst Valmiki Corporation Scam Allegations
The Times of India3h
THE BRIEF
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Karnataka Minister B Nagendra resigned from his cabinet position on August 29, 2026, following intense pressure over the multi-crore Valmiki Corporation scam.
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The resignation marks the second time in two years that Nagendra has stepped down, with the opposition BJP demanding a full CBI probe into the alleged misappropriation of funds.
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The state government is now facing a political crisis as the opposition claims this is the first major loss for the Shivakumar-led administration in the ongoing corruption row.