Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Vijayendra Predicts Another Minister’s Exit After Nagendra Resignation
B Nagendra has resigned from his ministerial position.
The BJP says this is its first success in challenging the Congress government.
BJP leader B Y Vijayendra predicted that another important minister may resign soon.
He did not name that minister.
R Ashoka said he believed Priyank Kharge could be next.
Ashoka also accused the recruitment process of having serious problems.
The BJP began a 10-day march called ‘Ballari Chalo’.
The article does not report a response from the Congress government to these allegations.
B Nagendra’s resignation was presented by the BJP as its first political gain against the Congress government.
B Y Vijayendra predicted that another major Cabinet minister would resign within two to three months.
R Ashoka identified Home Minister Priyank Kharge as the minister he expects to be the next to quit.
Ashoka alleged that Karnataka Public Service Commission recruitment had been compromised and government posts were being sold.
The BJP launched its 10-day ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra in Lingasugur and said its agitation would continue.
- Who
- Former minister B Nagendra, BJP state president B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, and Home Minister Priyank Kharge are central figures.
- What
- The BJP intensified its criticism of the Congress government after Nagendra’s resignation and predicted another minister could quit.
- When
- The statements were made on Tuesday; Vijayendra predicted another resignation within two to three months.
- Where
- The BJP launched its ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra in Lingasugur, while Ashoka also spoke to reporters in Hosapete.
- Why
- The BJP is using Nagendra’s resignation and allegations concerning KPSC recruitment irregularities to pressure the Congress government.
- Resigned minister
- B Nagendra
- BJP prediction
- B Y Vijayendra said another major Cabinet minister could resign within two to three months.
- Minister named by Ashoka
- R Ashoka identified Priyank Kharge as the possible next resignation.
- Allegation
- Ashoka alleged that the KPSC recruitment process had been compromised and government posts were being sold.
- Campaign
- The BJP launched the 10-day ‘Ballari Chalo’ padayatra.
- Chief minister addressed
- D K Shivakumar