Nagendra likely to quit Ministry as Congress seeks to defuse Opposition offensive
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar is scheduled to travel to Delhi on Thursday, where the issue of Nagendra’s resignation is expected to figure in his discussions with Congress central leaders
Planning and Statistics Minister B. Nagendra is reportedly considering stepping down from the cabinet to prevent further issues for the ruling Congress. The Opposition, particularly the Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal (Secular), has been demanding his resignation over allegations of embezzlement from the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has also filed a chargesheet in the alleged ₹89.63-crore scam. Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has reportedly written to the State Cabinet seeking clarity on Mr. Nagendra's future. Congress party chief D.K. Shivakumar stated there is no proposal for his resignation at the moment, describing party workers as disciplined soldiers.
Mr. Shivakumar is scheduled to meet central Congress leaders in Delhi to discuss the issue. Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara said the Chief Minister would address Mr. Nagendra’s matter with the central leadership during his Delhi visit. However, other Ministers declined to comment on the reported resignation. The alleged irregularities in the Valmiki corporation have sparked political controversy and calls for Mr. Nagendra's removal.
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