# Karnataka Minister B. Nagendra corruption allegations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/karnataka-minister-b-nagendra-corruption-allegations
> Updated: 2026-08-21T03:19:47.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 3.

Minister B. Nagendra is facing scrutiny regarding the alleged misappropriation of funds from the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has investigated allegations that Nagendra violated bail conditions by traveling to New Delhi without prior judicial approval.

While the Karnataka High Court recently relaxed his travel restrictions to allow movement within India, Justice M Nagaprasanna ruled that Nagendra’s ministerial role, including the Planning and Statistics portfolio, necessitates travel beyond the state to discharge official duties. The court quashed previous restrictions on intra-India travel but maintained that Nagendra must still obtain permission from the trial court before traveling outside of India.

Opposition parties, including the BJP and JD(S), have intensified demands for his removal from the state cabinet. Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and JD(S) MLA H. D. Revanna have called for a united agitation, alleging that between Rs 184 crore and Rs 187 crore were siphoned from the corporation. These protests have caused disruptions and stalled proceedings in both the Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council during the monsoon session.

Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar has defended Nagendra, characterizing the opposition's actions as “political drama” and stating the minister has no direct involvement in the scam. He further noted that a significant portion of the disputed funds has already been recovered. Nagendra has denied all allegations, claiming he is being targeted due to his political affiliation and Dalit identity, while noting that the courts have not convicted him of any offense.

## Claims

- The Karnataka High Court modified bail conditions for B Nagendra to allow travel within India. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Nagendra must still obtain permission from the trial court to travel abroad. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Nagendra is an accused in the alleged Valmiki Corporation scam involving misappropriation of funds meant for Scheduled Tribes. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Leader of the Opposition R. Ashoka accused the Karnataka government of being corrupt. (single source)
- R. Ashoka demanded the removal of Minister Nagendra and the recovery of Rs 184 crore to the state treasury. (single source)
- Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar stated that Rs 79 crore of an allegedly embezzled Rs 84 crore has been recovered. (single source)
- Minister B. Nagendra alleged he is being targeted due to his Dalit identity and affiliation with the Congress party. (single source)
- The court quashed a previous condition that restricted Nagendra from leaving the state of Karnataka. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: B Nagendra permitted to travel within India by Karnataka High Court

The Karnataka High Court has permitted Minister B Nagendra to travel within India, citing his official duties, while maintaining restrictions on international travel amid an ongoing corruption investigation.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/b-nagendra-permitted-to-travel-within-india-by-karnataka-high-court

### 2026-08-17: Minister B. Nagendra faces removal demands in Karnataka

Karnataka's BJP and JD(S) are demanding the removal of Minister B. Nagendra over an alleged scam in the Valmiki Corporation, leading to disruptions in the state legislature.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/minister-b-nagendra-faces-removal-demands-in-karnataka

### 2026-08-10: B. Nagendra: High Court relaxes travel restrictions amid ED probe

The Karnataka High Court relaxed travel restrictions for Minister B. Nagendra in the Valmiki Corporation scam, while the ED investigates allegations that he violated previous bail conditions by traveling to New

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/b-nagendra-high-court-relaxes-travel-restrictions-amid-ed-probe

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