Karnataka BJP Protests Alleged Valmiki Scam at Freedom Park
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held a protest in Bengaluru against the Karnataka Congress government over the alleged Karnataka Maharishi Valmiki Corporation Board scam and the MUDA’s alleged scam. The scam involves the illegal transfer of funds from the Maharshi Valmiki ST Corporation, which is responsible for welfare programs for scheduled tribe members.
Five Karnataka ministers addressed a press conference, criticizing the central government. Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge accused the BJP of using central agencies like IT, ED, and CBI to destabilize state governments.
Earlier, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) detained Manjula, the wife of former Karnataka Minister B Nagendra. Nagendra was arrested in connection with the alleged multi-crore scam and was granted judicial custody until July 18. The case came to light after an official, Chandrasekaran, died by suicide, leaving a note alleging multi-crore corruption in the corporation. Chandrasekaran was a superintendent at the MVDC’s Bengaluru office.
In his six-page suicide note, Chandrasekaran named three officials and demanded action against them. On June 6, Nagendra announced his voluntary resignation amid the ongoing investigation, denying all allegations and expressing confidence in his innocence.
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BJP -: BJP stands for Bharatiya Janata Party, which is one of the major political parties in India.
Karnataka -: Karnataka is a state in the southern part of India. Bengaluru is its capital city.
Valmiki Scam -: The Valmiki Scam refers to the alleged illegal transfer of funds meant for the welfare of scheduled tribes in Karnataka.
Freedom Park -: Freedom Park is a public park in Bengaluru, often used for protests and public gatherings.
Scheduled Tribe -: Scheduled Tribes are indigenous communities in India that are recognized by the government for special support and benefits.
B Nagendra -: B Nagendra is a former minister in Karnataka who was arrested in connection with the Valmiki Scam.
Chandrasekaran -: Chandrasekaran was an official who died by suicide and left a note alleging corruption in the Valmiki Scam.
Priyank Kharge -: Priyank Kharge is a minister in Karnataka who criticized the BJP for using central agencies to destabilize state governments.
Central Agencies -: Central agencies are government organizations that operate at the national level, like the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) in India.