Student protests force Education Minister Pradhan to resign after NEET leak
The article suggests potential abuse of power and suppression of justice through student protests and government response.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after intense student protests over the NEET paper leak. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanded his resignation within 72 hours, threatening renewed protests if their demand was not met. Following failed talks and escalating protests, the government dismissed 47 NTA officials and approved laws to combat paper leaks. Pradhan's resignation ended weeks of agitation, with the CJP announcing an end to its protest.
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— Al Jazeera
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— NDTV
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— BBC
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