Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned amid mounting student protests over the NEET paper leak controversy, marking a major development in the ongoing political storm.
New Delhi: In a significant turn of events, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday after weeks of intensifying protests over alleged exam irregularities and the NEET paper leak row. The move comes as students and youth groups continued their agitation, demanding accountability and stronger action from the government.
Pradhan said he was stepping down to protect the future and career of students and to prevent further confusion over the crisis. He also said he did not want the unrest to be misused by anti-national forces, according to reports.
The resignation is being seen as the Centre’s biggest concession so far in response to the student movement. Protesters had been pressing for his removal for several weeks, with the issue dominating demonstrations in Delhi and other places.
The development comes at a time when the government is facing mounting criticism over exam security, transparency and handling of the controversy. With Pradhan’s resignation, the focus now shifts to the Centre’s next move and whether the decision will help calm the protests.
