Karnataka BJP to Start 'Padyatra' From September 1 Days After Nagendra's Resignation
The opposition aims to exploit backlash over the parks amendment and corruption concerns as the monsoon session ends.
- The BJP is launching a 10-day padayatra commencing September 1 from Guragunta, near Lingasagur, traversing 170 km to Ballari to protest alleged irregularities within the Maharshi Valmiki ST Development Corporation.
- Expanding its scope following former Minister Nagendra's resignation, the BJP now protests against what it terms the Congress government's "anti-poor, anti-farmers, anti-youth, and anti-development" governance.
- Citing a trip to the AKKA event in the U.S., Union Minister Kumaraswamy confirmed he will not attend, while JD sources noted party leaders were not consulted on the padayatra dates.
- Minister Satish Jarkiholi claimed the Congress government sought Nagendra's resignation independently, asserting it was wrong to attribute the departure to pressure from BJP protests.
- Upon returning from the U.S., Kumaraswamy promised to release documents regarding the Shanthinagar Housing Cooperative Society and NICE, claiming they will send "shockwaves across the country.
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BJP to hold march despite Nagendra's exit, Kumaraswamy asks why
Bengaluru: The BJP has decided to proceed with its proposed padayatra to Ballari despite B Nagendra resigning as minister over the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam, even as questions are being raised within the party and alliance over the relevance of the protest. The BJP had originally announced the march to press for Nagendra’s resignation and … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics and Top …
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Karnataka BJP to start 'Padyatra' from September 1 days after Nagendra's resignation
The Karnataka BJP is set to embark on a padayatra from September 1 to September 10, focusing on critical issues such as the ongoing drought and the significant number of unfilled government positions. Additionally, the recent resignation of Congress leader Nagendra will be a focal point. The BJP intends to highlight their history of increasing SC/ST reservations and aims to address pressing governance and development concerns across the state.
Nagendra has resigned from the ministerial post as per the demand of the opposition BJP regarding the Valmiki scam case. With this, the demand of the party has been fulfilled. However, a march has been organized in Bellary, and words of pro and anti-party are being heard within the party. Vijayendra has prepared for the march despite the discord of BJP elders. Kumaraswamy, the leader of the allied party, has objected to this.
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