1 min readUpdated: Aug 30, 2026 12:28 PM ISTBallari Rural MLA B Nagendra (File Photo)Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot has accepted B Nagendra’s resignation as Minister for Planning and Statistics with immediate effect, according to an official statement on Sunday.The resignation was accepted on the recommendation of Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.“In exercise of the powers vested in me under Article 164 (1) of the Constitution of India, I, Thaawarchand Gehlot, Governor of Karnataka, hereby accept the resignation of B Nagendra, Minister for Planning and Statistics, from the Council of Ministers with immediate effect,” the notification said.B. Nagendra had submitted his resignation on Friday over allegations of involvement in the embezzlement of funds from the State-run Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation Ltd, amid mounting pressure from the opposition BJP© The Indian Express Pvt LtdStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementLive BlogWorld News Today Live Updates: 1 dead, several others injured in shooting at rave party in Switzerland12 minutes agoNepal Flash Flood LIVE News Updates: India sends 68.5 tonnes relief material, rescue teams in Nepal15 minutes agoToxic Box Office Collection Day 4 Updates: Yash film crosses Rs 250 cr mark, gets Kannada industry’s support28 minutes agoIndia News Live Updates, 30 August | One militant killed, six injured in factional gunfight in Manipur1 hour agoUGC NET June 2026 Result Highlights: Scorecards out for UGC-NET, Joint CSIR-NET18 hours agoAdvertisement