Archive · 24 Aug 2026
BJP-JD(S) Intensify Karnataka Protest Over Alleged Valmiki Corporation Scam
The BJP and JD(S) are protesting over alleged misuse of money at the Valmiki Development Corporation.
They want Minister B Nagendra to resign.
The parties have already protested in the Assembly and Legislative Council for five days.
They plan to continue the protests.
The BJP also wants to hold a rally near Vidhana Soudha on Monday.
It is planning a longer march from the Ballari region.
The opposition says it has documents showing financial problems.
Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi disagrees with the BJP’s demand and questioned its right to seek Nagendra’s resignation.
The BJP and JD(S) will continue protests in both Houses of the Karnataka legislature over the alleged Valmiki Development Corporation scam.
The opposition alliance is demanding the resignation of Minister B Nagendra and says financial irregularities are supported by submitted documents.
The BJP plans to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha on Monday, beginning with a rally from Freedom Park at 9:30 a.m.
The BJP is also preparing a padayatra from the Ballari region, with the route and date expected to be finalised on August 26.
Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi challenged the BJP’s right to demand Nagendra’s resignation, while the BJP accused the Congress government of diverting attention from the issue.
- Who
- The BJP, JD(S), Minister B Nagendra, opposition leaders, and Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi are central to the dispute.
- What
- The BJP and JD(S) are intensifying protests and demanding B Nagendra’s resignation over alleged irregularities at the Valmiki Development Corporation.
- When
- The protests have continued for five days; a Vidhana Soudha rally is planned for Monday, and the padayatra date and route are expected to be decided on August 26.
- Where
- The protests are taking place in the Assembly and Legislative Council, with planned events from Freedom Park to Vidhana Soudha and in the Ballari region.
- Why
- The opposition alleges financial irregularities and misuse of funds at the Valmiki Development Corporation.
Opposition parties
Congress government representatives
Alleged financial irregularities
Opposition parties
The BJP and JD(S) say there is overwhelming evidence of financial irregularities and alleged misuse of funds at the Valmiki Development Corporation.
Congress government representatives
Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi challenged the BJP’s demand for Nagendra’s resignation; the article does not provide a detailed response to the alleged financial irregularities.
Political handling of the issue
Opposition parties
BJP Leader of Opposition R Ashoka alleged that the Congress government was trying to divert attention by staging a counter-protest.
Congress government representatives
The government side, represented in the article by Shivaraj Tangadagi, questioned the BJP’s authority to demand the minister’s resignation.
- Disputed issue
- Alleged financial irregularities involving the Valmiki Development Corporation.
- Opposition demand
- The resignation of Minister B Nagendra.
- Protesting parties
- The BJP and JD(S).
- Legislative protest
- The opposition has protested in both Houses for five days.
- Planned rally
- The BJP plans to march from Freedom Park to Vidhana Soudha on Monday, starting at 9:30 a.m.
- Proposed padayatra
- The BJP is considering routes from the Ballari region and expects to finalise the programme on August 26.
- Government response
- Minister Shivaraj Tangadagi questioned the BJP’s right to demand Nagendra’s resignation.