BJP government has ‘failed’ first test of accountability by not seeking Pradhan's resignation, says Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following widespread exam irregularities in India. Kharge also criticized the government's decision to temporarily block the Telegram app ahead of the NEET-UG re-exam.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights growing public and political pressure regarding the integrity of India's national recruitment and entrance examinations.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday (June 16, 2026) accused the BJP government of having completely failed the test of accountability by not asking Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to resign following several exam irregularities.
The article focuses heavily on the opposition's critique of the ruling government without providing a direct rebuttal from the BJP.
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