'Eye damaged': Rahul presents alleged pellet gun victim, calls Pradhan 'criminal'
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing his alleged role in NEET examination irregularities. Gandhi also called for an apology from the Prime Minister and justice for students affected by police actions during protests.
Why it matters
The situation highlights significant political instability and public unrest surrounding the integrity of national education examinations in India.
New Delhi: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday renewed his demand for the removal of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing him of being responsible for the alleged NEET paper leak and the ongoing crisis in the education system.Addressing a press conference, Gandhi also urged the Centre to act against those responsible for the police action on protesting students and called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apologise to the youth affected by the examination irregularities.The remarks came after the Centre held talks with representatives of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which has been leading protests over the alleged paper leak, and assured them that their demands would be considered. The government also recently announced the setting up of fast-track courts to deal with paper leak cases.Calling for the education minister's dismissal, Rahul said: "Dharmendra Pradhan is a criminal education minister.
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