Archive · 29 Aug 2026
BJP to Proceed With Raichur-Ballari March After Nagendra Resigns
The BJP plans to hold a long walking protest in Karnataka.
It will travel from Lingasugur to Ballari between September 1 and September 10.
The protest was first planned to demand the resignation of minister B Nagendra.
Nagendra resigned after accusations about money at a corporation serving Scheduled Tribe communities.
BJP leader B Sriramulu says a large amount of money was used improperly.
He also says protests by the BJP and JD(S) helped cause the resignation.
Nagendra says he did nothing wrong.
He says he resigned to protect the Congress party and the government from embarrassment.
The two sides disagree about both the allegations and the reason for the protest.
The BJP will hold a 10-day foot march from Lingasugur to Ballari from September 1 to 10.
The march will pass through nine Assembly constituencies and was originally announced to demand B Nagendra’s resignation.
Nagendra resigned as Karnataka’s Planning and Statistics Minister over allegations of irregularities involving the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.
B Sriramulu alleged that funds intended for Scheduled Tribe communities were misused and said Opposition protests prompted the resignation.
Nagendra denied involvement, said he resigned voluntarily to avoid embarrassing the Congress and government, and challenged BJP leaders to face him before the people.
- Who
- The Bharatiya Janata Party, Janata Dal (Secular), B Sriramulu and B Nagendra are central figures.
- What
- The BJP will conduct a 10-day foot march after Nagendra resigned amid allegations concerning corporation funds.
- When
- The march is scheduled for September 1 through September 10; Nagendra resigned on the preceding Friday.
- Where
- The march will begin at Lingasugur, pass through Raichur and Ballari-area constituencies, and end in Ballari city.
- Why
- The BJP says it is defending funds meant for Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries and protesting alleged irregularities.
BJP and Opposition Claims
Nagendra’s Response
Responsibility for the alleged irregularities
BJP and Opposition Claims
B Sriramulu alleged that funds intended for Scheduled Tribe development were misused and said Nagendra’s resignation followed Opposition pressure.
Nagendra’s Response
B Nagendra said he had no role in the alleged irregularities.
Purpose of the foot march
BJP and Opposition Claims
The BJP said the march is intended to protect funds for Scheduled Tribe beneficiaries and perform its role as the Opposition.
Nagendra’s Response
Nagendra said the BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) were responsible for his suffering and challenged BJP leaders to face him before the people.
Political motivation
BJP and Opposition Claims
Sriramulu rejected Nagendra’s claim that the campaign targeted him because he was a Scheduled Tribe leader, calling the BJP’s campaign issue-based.
Nagendra’s Response
Nagendra said the BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) were targeting him and blamed them while announcing his resignation.
- March duration
- 10 days
- March dates
- September 1-10
- Route
- Lingasugur to Ballari city
- Constituencies covered
- Nine Assembly constituencies
- Alleged corporation scam
- Rs 89 crore, according to the report’s description of the allegations
- Other alleged irregularities
- B Sriramulu referred to Rs 187 crore in alleged irregularities
- Nagendra’s position
- He said he had no role in the alleged irregularities and resigned voluntarily