Bangalore Press Briefing: CM Defers Decision on Nagendra’s Alleged Resignation

During a gathering of journalists in Bengaluru, Chief Minister D.K. Shivkumar was asked whether Planning Minister B. Nagendra had already tendered his resignation. The CM replied that Nagendra had approached him earlier in the day and would now address the media directly. Shivkumar clarified that the controversy surrounding the Maharsi Valmiki Tribal Development Corporation has been placed on the party’s internal agenda, and the final call rests with senior leadership. He reiterated that the minister will speak to reporters without intermediary statements.