Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after weeks of student protests
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following intense pressure from nationwide student protests regarding the NEET paper leak controversy. The resignation occurred shortly before scheduled negotiations between the government and the Cockroach Janta Party.
Why it matters
The resignation is a direct consequence of public outcry and highlights the political vulnerability of government officials when faced with widespread student-led movements.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid growing pressure over the paper leak controversy and nationwide student protests. His resignation comes just hours before a crucial round of talks between the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and the Centre, fulfilling the protesters’ key demand after weeks of demonstrations at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar.
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