BJP to raise induction of B. Nagendra in the Cabinet, suspension of social security pension in the session, says BJP MLA

Shivamogga MLA S.N. Channabasappa | Photo Credit: File Photo Shivamogga MLA S.N. Channabasappa of the BJP has said the party will oppose the induction of B. Nagendra, who faces allegations of misappropriation of funds in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation, and will raise the issue on priority in the Legislature session beginning on August 13.Speaking to reporters in Shivamogga on Tuesday, Mr. Channabasappa said the Congress and the Chief Minister had committed a grave mistake by inducting Mr. Nagendra into the Cabinet. “I was disappointed with Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar’s defence of the party’s decision. He brushed aside the charges against him [Nagendra]. I did not expect this from the Chief Minister. He holds the highest post. He should not have s