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Shivakumar does not rule out Nagendra quitting Karnataka Cabinet
Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has not ruled out Planning Minister B Nagendra’s resignation amid BJP pressure over alleged tribal welfare irregularities. Nagendra has reportedly offered to quit, with Shivakumar expected to seek Congress high command approval before accepting his resignation
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- Why it matters
- The resignation of a cabinet minister responsible for tribal welfare during an ongoing irregularities investigation could shift how the state handles the disputed portfolio and affect implementation of related programs.
- Most affected
- Tribal welfare scheme beneficiaries and administrators in Karnataka — Implementation of programs may pause or shift if the minister overseeing them resigns.
- Likely next
- Whether the Congress high command approves Nagendra's resignation, and if so, when the change takes effect.