‘Before coming to Parliament, dismiss Dharmendra Pradhan’: Congress to PM Modi
The Congress party has demanded the dismissal of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing the government of failing to address student protests over paper leaks. The opposition insists on accountability before engaging in parliamentary discussions on the education system.
Why it matters
Highlights the political friction and accountability demands surrounding national education scandals.
The Congress on Friday (July 24, 2026) said the "desperate and hassled-looking" Prime Minister Narendra Modi finally broke his silence on paper leaks with a video message , and claimed that his lack of commitment to accountability is evident from his failure to even mention the student protests or the brutality unleashed on them.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge, addressing Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a X post on Friday (July 24, 2026), said that before coming to Parliament, Mr. Modi must dismiss Dharmendra Pradhan. He said, “Before coming to Parliament today, dismiss Dharmendra Pradhan, apologise to the students and take strict action against those who ordered the use of lathis, batons, and Pellet Guns to suppress the students’ voices.”
Mr. Kharge stated that the Opposition will be ready to discuss on education system, only after the sacking of Mr. Pradhan.
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