K'taka minister B Nagendra resigns amid Valmiki scam allegations, breaks down on camera

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra broke down on camera while announcing his resignation for the second time amid corruption allegations linked to the ₹89-crore Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. He had earlier resigned in June 2024 and was re-inducted on August 3. The issue surfaced after a corporation executive died by suicide in 2024, leaving a note alleging corruption.