Karnataka BJP escalates Valmiki scam fight, plans overnight Assembly dharna

The BJP intensified its confrontation with the state government on Monday. Opposition legislators disrupted Assembly proceedings, demanding minister B Nagendra's removal. This action stems from an alleged Rs 187 crore scam involving the Valmiki ST Development Corporation. The Congress government has rejected the opposition's allegations and accusations of shielding the minister. Two bills were passed in the Legislative Council amid ongoing opposition protests.