Archive · 25 Aug 2026
BJP Protests, Demands Nagendra’s Resignation Over Valmiki Funds
BJP leaders and workers held a protest in Bengaluru.
They wanted Minister B Nagendra to resign.
The protest was about an alleged misuse of Rs 187 crore.
The money belonged to a corporation meant to support the Valmiki community.
Protesters tried to march to the state legislature building, Vidhana Soudha.
Police stopped them from entering the restricted area.
Several protesters were taken into custody.
BJP leaders said they would continue protesting if the government did not act.
BJP leaders and workers protested at Bengaluru’s Freedom Park, demanding Minister B Nagendra’s resignation.
The protest concerned alleged misappropriation of Rs 187 crore from the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.
Protesters attempted to march toward and blockade Vidhana Soudha from several entrances.
Police stopped the march and took several BJP leaders and workers into custody.
BJP leaders alleged some funds were diverted for election-related purposes and warned of intensified protests.
- Who
- BJP leaders and workers, including R Ashoka, B Y Vijayendra and Chalavadi Narayanaswamy, protested against Minister B Nagendra.
- What
- The BJP demanded Nagendra’s resignation over the alleged misappropriation of Rs 187 crore from the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation.
- When
- Monday.
- Where
- The protest took place at Freedom Park in Bengaluru, followed by an attempted march toward Vidhana Soudha.
- Why
- The BJP alleged that funds intended for the Valmiki community were misappropriated and possibly diverted for election-related purposes.
- Protest location
- Freedom Park, Bengaluru
- Amount cited
- Rs 187 crore
- Organization involved
- Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation
- Main demand
- Minister B Nagendra’s immediate resignation
- March target
- Vidhana Soudha
- Police action
- Several BJP leaders and workers were taken into custody
- Further action threatened
- The BJP said it would intensify its agitation if the government did not act