Daughter of Assam Minister Protests NEET, Calls for Pradhan Resignation
Videos of Dibisa Mahanta, daughter of Assam minister Keshab Mahanta, protesting against NEET exam irregularities and demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan were widely shared on social media. She raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said her actions should not be linked to her father's political ideology. He plans to discuss the matter with her when they meet next, emphasizing that adults' actions are independent of their parents'.
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
Kunal Choudhary's departure from home due to ideological differences with his father, a BJP and RSS member, highlights intergenerational political divides in India.
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