Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must resign, NTA should be disbanded: Congress
The Indian National Congress party has demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA). This follows allegations of paper leaks in the UGC-NET examination, which the opposition claims demonstrates systemic incompetence within the government's testing infrastructure.
Why it matters
The integrity of national entrance examinations is a critical issue in India, directly impacting the future of millions of students and public trust in government institutions.
The Congress on Thursday (July 8, 2026), attacked the Modi government over the alleged irregularities in the UGC-NET exam, demanding that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must resign and the NTA disbanded.
The article focuses heavily on the opposition's narrative and criticisms of the ruling government without providing a direct rebuttal from the Ministry.
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