Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Madhu Bangarappa Says Nagendra’s Tears Will Destroy BJP in Karnataka
B. Nagendra resigned from his ministerial post after corruption allegations were made against him.
Madhu Bangarappa said the allegations were baseless.
He argued that Nagendra, a Dalit and Scheduled Caste leader, had been treated unfairly.
Bangarappa said Nagendra’s tears could damage the BJP in Karnataka.
He also questioned whether opposition leader R. Ashoka had the authority to decide Nagendra’s guilt.
Bangarappa said investigators should examine the case.
He criticized BJP leaders for celebrating Nagendra’s resignation.
He also asked BJP-JD(S) leaders to protest against H.D. Kumaraswamy before holding their proposed march.
The government said it was ready to discuss the issue in the Karnataka Assembly if the Opposition followed the proper process.
Madhu Bangarappa defended B. Nagendra after Nagendra resigned as minister over alleged corruption.
Bangarappa called the allegations linked to the Valmiki Development Corporation baseless and politically motivated.
He said Nagendra’s resignation and tears would hurt the BJP among Dalit and Scheduled Caste communities.
Bangarappa challenged R. Ashoka’s accusations and said investigating agencies should handle the matter.
He urged BJP-JD(S) leaders to first undertake a padayatra against H.D. Kumaraswamy and criticized Assembly disruptions.
- Who
- Karnataka School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa, resigned minister B. Nagendra, BJP leaders and JD(S) leaders.
- What
- Bangarappa defended Nagendra, criticized BJP allegations and challenged the proposed BJP-JD(S) padayatra.
- When
- Saturday; the article also refers to the upcoming Monsoon Session.
- Where
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, including Bangarappa’s home office and the Karnataka Assembly.
- Why
- The dispute concerns corruption allegations linked to the Valmiki Development Corporation and opposition criticism of the government.
Bangarappa and Government Position
BJP Opposition Position
Allegations against Nagendra
Bangarappa and Government Position
Bangarappa said the corruption allegations were baseless, politically motivated and unsupported by the investigation reports he had examined.
BJP Opposition Position
The BJP raised allegations against Nagendra in connection with the Valmiki Development Corporation issue and celebrated his resignation.
Treatment of Dalit leaders
Bangarappa and Government Position
Bangarappa said the BJP’s treatment of the four-time MLA harmed Nagendra and marginalized communities because of his Dalit and Scheduled Caste background.
BJP Opposition Position
The article reports the BJP’s allegations but does not provide a direct response from BJP leaders to Bangarappa’s accusation.
Proposed padayatra
Bangarappa and Government Position
Bangarappa questioned the BJP-JD(S) plan and urged the alliance to first protest against Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy.
BJP Opposition Position
The BJP-JD(S) alliance was proposing a padayatra, though the article does not state its detailed demands.
- Resignation
- B. Nagendra resigned from his ministerial post over what he called baseless corruption allegations.
- Issue involved
- The allegations concern the Valmiki Development Corporation.
- Bangarappa’s assessment
- Bangarappa said Nagendra was innocent and that investigation reports showed no truth in the allegations.
- Political criticism
- Bangarappa said the BJP could not tolerate the political growth of Dalit and Scheduled Caste leaders.
- Proposed protest
- He criticized the BJP-JD(S) padayatra and said the leaders should first undertake one against H.D. Kumaraswamy.
- Assembly discussion
- Bangarappa said the government was ready for discussion during the Monsoon Session if the Opposition gave proper notice.