Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre Rejects BJP Call for Sports Minister Nagendra’s Resignation over Valmiki Scam

Karnataka’s minister of social welfare, Eshwar Khandre, publicly rebuked the Bharatiya Janata Party’s call for the resignation of state Sports Minister B. Nagendra on Wednesday. The BJP had urged Nagendra to step down, citing his alleged participation in the controversial Valmiki scam that has drawn scrutiny across the state. Khandre countered the demand by urging the BJP to first address the numerous pending cases against its own ministers, suggesting that political accountability should be applied uniformly. He emphasized that the focus should be on investigating the Valmiki case rather than resorting to premature resignations. The exchange highlights growing tensions between the ruling coalition and the opposition ahead of upcoming legislative sessions.