Former Protest Leader Pradhan Resigns Amid NEET-UG Exam Irregularities Protests
In 1997, Dharmendra Pradhan led 1,500 students protesting the Plus Two paper leak outside Odisha Secretariat. As Education Minister, Bhagabat Prasad Mohanty faced protests; Pradhan was injured but continued leading the agitation. The government formed a committee and replaced CHSE leadership. In 2026, as Union Education Minister, Pradhan resigned amid NEET-UG examination irregularities protests.
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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