APCC Vice-President Demands Investigation, Resignation Over Student Protests
On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, leaders of the Andhra Pradesh Congress celebrated Mallikarjun Kharge's birthday at Andhra Ratna Bhavan in Vijayawada. Later, APCC vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji condemned a police lathi-charge on students protesting against paper leaks in New Delhi and demanded an investigation and resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. State Congress leaders supported him.
23 JUL 2026
— The Hindu
Following protests, the government agreed to debate the NEET paper leak, with Speaker Om Birla facilitating consultations on debate rules and date.
— The Hindu
Student and youth organizations in Vijayawada plan a protest and educational institutions bandh to demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to alleged NEET-UG paper leaks.
— Indian Express
The Rajya Sabha remained in impasse for a third day as the Opposition demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak, leading to continued disruptions.
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