Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns As Education Minister Following NEET Paper Leak Protests
Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns As Education Minister Following NEET Paper Leak Protests
New Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday, July 25, amid mounting nationwide protests over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy.
The resignation comes after weeks of intense demonstrations by students and opposition parties demanding accountability over the alleged examination irregularities, which sparked widespread concerns about the integrity of one of India’s most important medical entrance exams.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan posts a letter, says he has sent his resignation to PM Modi. pic.twitter.com/cRLml7WAl7
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 25, 2026
The development marks a significant political fallout from the NEET paper leak row, with protesters calling for stricter reforms in the country’s examination system and action against those responsible.
Further details regarding the resignation and the government’s next course of action are awaited. This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
