4 days ago
Karnataka Minister B Nagendra Resigns Over Alleged Valmiki Scam
B Nagendra was a minister in Karnataka’s state government.
He announced that he was leaving the cabinet.
He had held the position for fewer than 25 days.
His resignation is connected to alleged problems involving the Valmiki Corporation.
The article does not say that the allegations have been proven.
Nagendra said he was resigning voluntarily.
Before speaking to reporters, he said he would meet D K Shivakumar.
He then announced his decision at a press conference in Bengaluru.
Karnataka planning and statistics minister B Nagendra announced his resignation from the state cabinet.
Nagendra resigned within 25 days of assuming office.
His decision followed allegations involving the Valmiki Corporation.
He said he was voluntarily tendering his resignation.
The announcement came after he said he would meet D K Shivakumar and disclose his decision at a press conference.
- Who
- B Nagendra, Karnataka’s planning and statistics minister, announced his resignation.
- What
- He resigned from the state cabinet over the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka.
- When
- Friday, within 25 days of assuming office.
- Why
- The resignation followed allegations involving the Valmiki Corporation.
Key facts
- Resigning minister
- B Nagendra
- Portfolio
- Planning and statistics
- Government
- Karnataka state cabinet
- Time in office
- Within 25 days of assuming office
- Issue cited
- Alleged Valmiki Corporation scam
- Resignation description
- Nagendra called it voluntary
- Mentioned meeting
- D K Shivakumar
Quotes
B Nagendra
Karnataka planning and statistics minister
“Today I am voluntarily tendering my resignation as the minister”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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