CBI seeks sanction for prosecution against Minister B. Nagendra
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recently sought sanction for prosecution against Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra, according to sources. This move is expected to intensify the pressure on the ruling Congress party. The Opposition BJP and Janata Dal (Secular) have continued to disrupt legislature proceedings for the fifth consecutive day, demanding the removal of the minister.
The Opposition alleges that Mr. Nagendra, who is currently under scrutiny for a ₹89.63 crore embezzlement case related to the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation, should be dropped from the Cabinet. About ₹79 crore has been recovered so far, with the rest still unaccounted for. The Lok Bhavan has received a letter from the CBI seeking sanction for prosecution, though the Governor has not yet decided on the matter.
The CBI has already filed chargesheets in three First Information Reports (FIRs) naming Mr. Nagendra, with previous probes into his involvement in the Ballari iron ore mining cases.
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