Protests over Minister B Nagendra's resignation in Karnataka

7 UPDATES · 12 DAYS · 17 AUG 2026 — 28 AUG 2026

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Latest · 26 Aug 2026

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra offered to resign from the Cabinet in response to corruption allegations involving the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the protests and legislative stalemate in Karnataka regarding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra over embezzlement allegations, including its reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments. It excludes other actions by the BJP, JD(S), or the Karnataka government that are not directly related to this specific occurrence.

The full story, from the beginning

17Aug

STORY BEGINS — The Hindu

BJP and JD(S) disrupt Assembly, demand Minister B. Nagendra's ouster over embezzlement allegations

18Aug

The Hindu

The Karnataka Legislature remained in a stalemate on Tuesday, with protests continuing over Minister B. Nagendra's continued role despite chargesheets from the CBI and ED.

19Aug

The Hindu

The Karnataka government defended the inclusion of B. Nagendra in the Cabinet despite ongoing protests from the opposition parties.

21Aug

The Hindu

The CBI has requested Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot to approve prosecution against Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra for embezzlement.

23Aug

The Hindu

The BJP announced a protest siege of the Vidhana Soudha and a march from Freedom Park demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra.

24Aug

The Hindu

The Karnataka Monsoon Session ended prematurely due to opposition protests demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra, who faces embezzlement allegations.

26Aug

LATEST UPDATE — NDTV

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra offered to resign from the Cabinet in response to corruption allegations involving the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.

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