CPI urges talks with Sonam Wangchuk, demands Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation
The CPI has demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan following repeated examination paper leaks. The party also urged the government to engage in dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk regarding his ongoing hunger strike.
Why it matters
The criticism highlights significant public dissatisfaction with the management of national examinations and the government's approach to civil protests.
The Communist Party of India (CPI) national secretary K. Ramakrishna urged the Centre to hold talks with environmentalist and education reform activist Sonam Wangchuk. He alleged that repeated examination paper leaks have undermined the country’s education system.
Addressing a press conference in Vijayawada on Sunday (July 19, 2026), Mr. Ramakrishna alleged that around 82 examination paper leaks and cancellations had occurred during the past 12 years, creating anxiety among students and job aspirants. Referring to the cancellation of examinations, including NEET and a recent recruitment test in Maharashtra, he accused the Union government of failing to ensure transparency in public examinations.
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