Archive · 19 Aug 2026
BJP Likely to Drop Padayatra Over Nagendra’s Resignation
The BJP planned a long march in Karnataka to demand Minister B Nagendra’s resignation.
The demand is linked to an alleged scam involving the Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation.
Nagendra had resigned earlier but later returned to the Cabinet.
BJP leaders say they want him to step down again.
However, some important BJP leaders from the Scheduled Tribe community do not agree on how to hold the march.
Because of this disagreement, the march may be cancelled.
The BJP is still protesting inside the state legislature.
Its members are asking for strict action against those accused of corruption.
The Karnataka BJP may call off its planned padayatra demanding Minister B Nagendra’s resignation.
The proposed march was to run from Devadurga in Raichur district to Ballari under B Y Vijayendra’s leadership.
The protest targets Nagendra’s re-induction into the Cabinet after his earlier resignation over the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam.
Differences and a lack of consensus among prominent Scheduled Tribe leaders have complicated preparations for the march.
The BJP continues to protest inside the Karnataka legislature, demanding Nagendra’s resignation and action over the alleged corruption.
- Who
- The Karnataka BJP, including state president B Y Vijayendra, is seeking Minister B Nagendra’s resignation; Scheduled Tribe leaders have expressed differing views on the planned protest.
- What
- The BJP is reconsidering a proposed padayatra over the alleged Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation scam and Nagendra’s return to the Cabinet.
- When
- The article does not specify when the padayatra would take place; a preliminary planning meeting was held last week.
- Where
- The proposed march would run from Devadurga in Raichur district to Ballari, while related protests took place in the Karnataka Assembly and Legislative Council.
- Why
- The BJP wants Nagendra to resign over allegations linked to the Valmiki Corporation scam and his re-induction into the Cabinet.
- Minister targeted
- B Nagendra
- Alleged controversy
- Maharshi Valmiki Development Corporation scam
- Proposed route
- Devadurga in Raichur district to Ballari
- Planned leader
- Karnataka BJP state president B Y Vijayendra
- Main obstacle
- Lack of consensus and continuing differences among prominent Scheduled Tribe leaders
- Legislative protest
- BJP members protested in the Well of both the Assembly and Legislative Council
- Opposition demand
- Nagendra’s resignation and strict action against those responsible for the alleged corruption