NEET Scandals Force Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to Resign Amid Protests
Dharmendra Pradhan, India's Education Minister, resigned from the Union Cabinet on Saturday following weeks of student protests over NEET exam controversies. Protests led by Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and activist Sonam Wangchuk intensified demands for his resignation. Pradhan cited protecting students' future and national unity in his resignation letter shared on X. His tenure saw the rollout of the National Education Policy 2020 and PM SHRI scheme, but was marred by repeated exam scandals including NEET leaks and UGC-NET cancellations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has yet to decide whether to accept the resignation.
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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