Gandhi Backs Students, Demands Pradhan Resign Over NEET Leak
Allegations of corruption and incompetence against a minister are serious and warrant concern.
Rahul Gandhi backed protesting students demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET-UG exam leak, rejecting speculation about a cabinet reshuffle. He criticized Pradhan as corrupt and incompetent at a press briefing on July 23, alongside student leaders from the All India Students’ Association who had fasted for 23 days. #WATCH | LoP, Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi says, “…Students have three demands, and these are not negotiable demands… The first demand is that the Education Minister, who is corrupt, incompetent, and misaligned, has to be sacked… There’s some talk going on in Mr. Modi’s cabinet… pic.twitter.com/hKoXOQ4SSz Since July 20, Gandhi has been vocal about student protests against the government.
28 JUL 2026
— Indian Express
The BJP refuted a report by The Indian Express alleging the government offered to change Dharmendra Pradhan's portfolio before his resignation.
8 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister, citing NEET paper leak protests and accusations of youth misguidance from Naveen Patnaik.
11 AUG 2026
— Al Jazeera
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