What happened: BJP’s Monday “lay siege” protest plan at Vidhana Soudha demanding resignation of Minister B. Nagendra

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced a Monday protest plan in Karnataka involving Vidhana Soudha, the State Assembly. BJP’s stated demand is the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra.

BJP leader R. Ashok said BJP members would take out a protest march from Freedom Park and then demonstrate at Vidhana Soudha. BJP described the demonstration as a “lay siege.” BJP also said the protest would continue inside the House (inside the ongoing assembly proceedings).

BJP linked its resignation demand to Minister B. Nagendra being chargesheeted in a case alleging embezzlement of funds meant for Scheduled Tribe communities.

Background: dispute on how and where opposition protests should occur during an assembly session

Janata Dal (Secular) leader and Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy suggested that BJP’s protest should continue within the ongoing assembly session.

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