The opposition BJP had been mounting pressure on the DK Shivakumar government to seek B Nagendra's resignation.Prefer HTon Google Karnataka Minister B Nagendra announced his resignation from the state Cabinet led by chief minister DK Shivakumar, as well as from his MLA seat, on Friday, following allegations of his involvement in financial irregularities at the Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation.The saffron party had been stepping up pressure on the government to seek his resignation. (X Video grab)At a press conference, he said he had decided to “voluntarily step down” to avoid “embarrassment to the party” and that he was a victim of the BJP's “manuvadi” politics.The saffron party had been stepping up pressure on the government to seek his resignation.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.
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