BJP, JD(S) Protest as Congress Defends Cabinet Minister Tied to Embezzlement Case
A minister is included despite embezzlement allegations, raising concerns about accountability.
On Wednesday, Congress defended the inclusion of B. Nagendra in the Cabinet despite his involvement in a Karnataka corporation embezzlement case. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara argued that Mr. Nagendra had not been convicted and cited pending cases against other lawmakers. Amid protests by BJP and JD(S) demanding Nagendra's resignation, Speaker G.S. Patil adjourned the House for lunch and continued with the agenda after resuming proceedings.
17 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
BJP and JD(S) disrupt Assembly, demand Minister B. Nagendra's ouster over embezzlement allegations
18 AUG 2026
— 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.
19 AUG 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
The Karnataka government defended the inclusion of B. Nagendra in the Cabinet despite ongoing protests from the opposition parties.
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