Rahul Gandhi Backs Student Protests, Demands Pradhan Resignation
Large-scale exam leaks impacting millions are presented as routine.
At a press conference on July 22, 2026, Rahul Gandhi supported students protesting against paper leaks in exams, demanding the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and an apology from Narendra Modi. He criticized the rigged education system, highlighting 152 leaks over a decade with no convictions, impacting 7.5 crore students and costing families Rs 1.32 lakh crore annually. Gandhi also addressed job scarcity post-education, accusing the government of theft and rigging exams.
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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