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Cong Haunted by ₹89 Cr Valmiki 'Loot': BJP Demands Nagendra’s Ouster |Mantri’s Tenure Still Tenable?

Published 24 August 2026 · politics

In this episode of The Briefing Room, anchor Madhavdas G discusses the escalating political storm over the ₹89 crore Valmiki Corporation funds controversy, with the

In this episode of The Briefing Room, anchor Madhavdas G discusses the escalating political storm over the ₹89 crore Valmiki Corporation funds controversy, with the BJP staging an Assembly march and demanding the removal of Karnataka Minister B. Nagendra. The Congress maintains that Nagendra is “innocent until proven guilty”, while the BJP has intensified its attack, pointing to the earlier resignation of the minister amid the corruption allegations and questioning his return to the cabinet.

The big question is — can Nagendra’s ministerial tenure remain tenable amid the renewed political heat, or will the Valmiki controversy force another reckoning? Watch the full discussion to know more.#swatijoshi Times Now - Times Now News channel examines news with in-depth analysis. We provide much more than the latest news and breaking news of the day. Times Network houses upscale television channels. Times Network takes the lead with its ground-breaking innovation and disruption of a new content category.

The Times Network channels, which have a global footprint in 100 countries, inform, entertain, and engage viewers of all ages with fascinating and intriguing content, news, and information. Check out our website Times Now News App Subscribe to our other network channels Times Now Navbharat Zoom Mirror Now ET Now TN+ Chapters 0:00 Understanding the Valmiki Fund Scam Allegations in Karnataka 1:00 BJP's Demands: Prosecution of Minister Nagendra 2:05 Timeline of the Valmiki Fund Scam: Key Events 3:11 Political Reactions: BJP vs Congress on Nagendra's Allegations 4:50 Debate on Accountability: Should Nagendra Resign?

6:00 The Role of Central Agencies: Trust and Misuse Concerns 8:30 The Impact of Corruption on Marginalized Communities 10:30 Cooling Off Period: A New Concept in Political Accountability? 12:30 Final Thoughts: The Future of the Valmiki Fund Scam Investigation

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