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Karnataka minister B Nagendra resigns over Valmiki Corporation scam
Karnataka Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra resigned on Friday, 25 days after his re-induction into the cabinet, over allegations linked to the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation scam. In a…
Karnataka Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra resigned on Friday, 25 days after his re-induction into the cabinet, over allegations linked to the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation scam. In a tearful press conference in Bengaluru, Nagendra said he was stepping down voluntarily to avoid embarrassment to his party, and accused the BJP of targeting him because he is a tribal man.
The scam involves the alleged illegal transfer of Rs 187 crore from the state-run corporation, with Rs 88.62 crore moved to various accounts. The issue came to light after the suicide of accounts superintendent Chandrashekhar P in May 2025. The CBI and a state SIT are investigating. Nagendra had previously resigned as tribal welfare minister in June 2024 over the same allegations.
The BJP and JD(S) had demanded Nagendra's removal, staging protests and stalling the legislature. Nagendra asserted he had no role in the scam and challenged the BJP. His resignation does not affect his status as an MLA, though he offered to resign that seat as well. The SIT and CBI investigations continue.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Hindustan Times and India TV report Nagendra's emotional resignation and his "Manuwadi" accusation neutrally. The Times of India gives the clearest chronology of his two resignations and details of the Rs 187 crore scam, including the CBI FIR. Livemint and ABP News highlight the 25-day gap and the Shambuka analogy. The BJP's framing, carried by India TV, insists on recovering the full Rs 185 crore and probing "big sharks." The core difference is emphasis: Congress-friendly outlets focus on Nagendra's victim narrative and voluntary resignation, while BJP-leaning ones stress the scam's scale and call for deeper investigation. The SIT and CBI findings will determine whether the case stays on the scam or the politics.
Coverage: 5 sources, 5 neutral
Sources (5): hindustantimes.com (neutral report), timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report), livemint.com (neutral report), news.abplive.com (neutral report), indiatvnews.com (neutral report)
This brief was synthesised by AI from the 5 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
