Karnataka's Nandini idli-dosa batter launch faces uncertainty after MD transfer

The Karnataka Milk Federation (KMF) is facing controversy after the sudden transfer of Managing Director MK Jagadish, who was overseeing the launch of Nandini's new idli and dosa batter. BJP leaders accuse the Congress government of sabotaging Nandini to benefit iD Fresh, a competitor in the market. BJP officials claim the transfer jeopardizes Nandini's growth and innovation. They allege that KMF Chairman Bheema Naik, a Congress leader, opposed the batter launch and has ties to the government, raising suspicions of political favoritism. Naik defended the transfer as an administrative decision, dismissing the political accusations. Jagadish's leadership had previously expanded Nandini's market presence, including international sponsorships, making the abrupt change particularly contentious.