Deccan Chronicle

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The resignation comes amid an intensified BJP campaign over the alleged diversion of funds from the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation

The saffron party decided to continue with its plan despite Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra resigned on Friday over allegations of Rs 89 crore scam in the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation in 2024

Minister Nagendra has submitted his resignation to avoid embarrassment to the party. After discussing with the party high command, a final decision will be taken tomorrow morning, Shivakumar said

The latest resignation came after the BJP stepped up its campaign against the Congress government: Reports

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra resigned from the DK Shivakumar cabinet amid controversy his alleged involvement in the Valmiki Corporation Scam Case

Nagendra is coming from Delhi; he will speak to you himself. I will not say anything about it. Please wait for some time, Shivakumar told reporters in Bengaluru

I am going to meet the Chief Minister now, and I will also hold a press conference, he said when asked about the resignation speculation over his alleged involvement in the Valmiki Corporation Scam