B. Nagendra, a minister in Karnataka’s cabinet, resigns for the second time over the alleged Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation fund diversion scam. Multiple outlets report he resigns after breaking down at a press conference, visibly emotional, and says the political controversy should not disrupt development or government functioning.
The dispute centres on allegations of irregularities involving corporate funds, with reports citing figures around ₹89 crore. The controversy is tied to claims of diversion and fraudulent transfers, and it has become a prolonged political flashpoint involving the BJP’s criticism of alleged irregularities and the ruling Congress leadership’s position that Nagendra is not responsible.
Outlets largely focus on the same sequence: Nagendra previously left the cabinet in 2024 amid mounting pressure, returned weeks earlier, and now quits again. They also reference the broader legal context, including investigations and proceedings linked to alleged money laundering, as well as Nagendra’s repeated denial and claim that he is being targeted politically.
