Nagendra’s resignation not due to BJP protests, claims Minister

Minister B. Nagendra's decision to resign was not influenced by protests from the BJP, according to Congress Minister Satish Jarkiholi. Speaking in Vijayapura on Sunday, Jarkiholi clarified that the BJP is free to organize a padayatra against the state government regarding alleged irregularities in the Maharshi Valmiki ST Development Corporation.

He emphasized that the resignation is an internal matter for the BJP and that his side sought and obtained Nagendra's resignation due to allegations he faced. Jarkiholi stated that the state government has provided answers to all questions raised by the opposition regarding the alleged scam in the corporation, ending the controversy.

With two vacant cabinet berths now open, the government announced it plans to appoint a woman minister to one of the positions, potentially creating another ministerial berth for the Vijayapura district.