Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Karnataka CM Shivakumar accuses BJP, JD(S) of legislative hooliganism
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar criticized the BJP and JD(S) for stopping work in the state legislature.
He called their shouting and protests “hooliganism.”
The Opposition wants Minister B Nagendra removed from the Cabinet.
This demand is connected to alleged irregularities involving Rs 89 crore at a tribal development corporation.
The allegations arose while Nagendra was the state’s Tribal Welfare Minister.
Shivakumar said the Opposition should give notice and discuss the issue inside the House.
He also said the BJP was unfairly targeting a Dalit and tribal leader.
Nagendra resigned from his earlier ministerial post, was later arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, and is currently out on bail.
D K Shivakumar accused the BJP and JD(S) of disrupting proceedings in both Houses of Karnataka’s legislature for more than a week.
The Opposition is demanding the removal of Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra from the Cabinet.
Nagendra faces allegations linked to Rs 89 crore in irregularities at the Karnataka State Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.
Shivakumar urged the Opposition to submit notice and debate the matter instead of repeatedly disrupting proceedings.
Shivakumar alleged that the BJP was targeting a Dalit and tribal leader and was jealous of Congress’s representation from disadvantaged communities.
- Who
- Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, the BJP, the JD(S), and Minister B Nagendra.
- What
- Shivakumar accused the BJP and JD(S) of disrupting both Houses of the state legislature and called their conduct “hooliganism.”
- When
- The remarks were reported on August 23; the disruptions had continued for more than a week. The alleged irregularities came to light in June 2024.
- Where
- The disruptions occurred in Karnataka’s state legislature, and Shivakumar spoke to reporters in Bengaluru.
- Why
- The BJP and JD(S) were demanding Nagendra’s removal over allegations involving Rs 89 crore in irregularities at the Karnataka State Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.
Congress-led Government
BJP and JD(S) Opposition
Legislative protests
Congress-led Government
Shivakumar said the Opposition should submit notice, seek a discussion, and follow legislative procedure rather than disrupt proceedings.
BJP and JD(S) Opposition
The BJP and JD(S) repeatedly disrupted proceedings and used sloganeering while demanding action against Nagendra.
Nagendra’s Cabinet position
Congress-led Government
Shivakumar said the Opposition should explain in the House why Nagendra should resign and address the matter through debate.
BJP and JD(S) Opposition
The Opposition demanded Nagendra’s removal over allegations connected to financial irregularities at the tribal development corporation.
Political motivation
Congress-led Government
Shivakumar alleged that the BJP was targeting a Dalit and tribal leader because Congress had more elected representatives from disadvantaged communities.
BJP and JD(S) Opposition
The BJP and JD(S) focused on the allegations against Nagendra and sought his removal; the reports do not provide their response to Shivakumar’s accusation of jealousy.
- Speaker
- D K Shivakumar, Karnataka Chief Minister
- Opposition parties
- Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular)
- Cabinet demand
- The Opposition is seeking the removal of B Nagendra as Planning and Statistics Minister
- Alleged irregularities
- Rs 89 crore at the Karnataka State Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation
- Disruption period
- More than one week
- Nagendra’s status
- He resigned as Tribal Welfare Minister amid the allegations, was later arrested by the Enforcement Directorate, and is currently out on bail
