Police Take BJP Leaders Into Custody as They Try to Lay Siege to Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
Police detained BJP leader CT Ravi after protesters marched on Vidhana Soudha and alleged Rs 187 crore was misused from the Valmiki Corporation.
- On Monday, police detained BJP leader CT Ravi in Bengaluru during a protest demanding the resignation of State Minister Nagendra over alleged Valmiki Development Corporation fund irregularities.
- The BJP alleged more than 180 crores belonging to the Valmiki Corporation were looted from the state treasury to finance Congress election campaigns in Karnataka and Telangana.
- More than 500 police personnel blocked the legislature complex as protesters marched from Freedom Park to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha, resulting in scuffles and detention of Opposition leader R. Ashoka.
- Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge criticized the street protest, arguing Nagendra had clarified his position and urging the opposition to debate the matter on the floor of the House instead.
- Two entrances at the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar metro station were temporarily closed by the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited as the BJP vowed to continue protesting until Nagendra resigns.
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Police take BJP leaders into custody as they try to lay siege to Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru
The BJP leaders and members have been demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra, who has been chargesheeted in the case of embezzlement of funds meant for welfare of ST communities
BJP Leader Detained During Protest Seeking B Nagendra's Resignation Over Valmiki Fund 'Scam'
<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="597" data-end="832">BJP leader CT Ravi was detained on Monday as the party staged a protest in Bengaluru demanding the resignation of Karnataka Minister B Nagendra over the alleged multi-crore Karnataka Valmiki Corporation scam.</p> <p data-start="834" data-end="999">The protest turned tense outside the gates of Vidhana Soudha, with BJP leaders attempting to enter the state legislature and p…
Tension grips Vidhana Soudha as Karnataka BJP leaders try to force entry during Valmiki scam protest
BJP leaders and workers protested outside Vidhana Soudha demanding minister B Nagendra's resignation. Police stopped the protesters at the gates, leading to brief scuffles. The demonstration followed allegations of Rs 187 crore diversion from a Dalit corporation. BJP leaders claimed the funds were used for Congress election campaigns. The party released documents and questioned the ruling party's response to the allegations.
BJP, JDS Protest Against Karnataka Government Over Valmiki Scam; Demand Minister's Resignation
Political tensions have escalated in Bengaluru as opposition parties, including the BJP and JDS, launched a massive joint protest against the Congress-led Karnataka government over the alleged Valmiki fund scam. The opposition alleges that tens of crores of rupees allocated for tribal welfare were illegally diverted to finance election campaigns. Protesters organized a march from Freedom Park toward the Vidhan Soudha, demanding the immediate dis…
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Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. He also questioned the BJP's demand for the resignation of a Congress minister and challenged the opposition to provide details of cases against ministers, MPs, Union ministers and Chief Ministers across the country. India News | DK Shivakumar Slams BJP Protest as 'hooliganism', Defends Congress Minister Amid Valmiki Scam Row.
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