Kalaburagi: Dalit Sangharsha Samiti seeks Union Education Minister’s resignation over NEET issue, urges Centre to hold talks with Sonam Wangchuk
The Dalit Sangharsha Samiti has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing irregularities in the NEET examination. The organization also criticized the government for failing to engage in dialogue with activist Sonam Wangchuk regarding his ongoing hunger strike.
Why it matters
This reflects growing public dissatisfaction with the management of national entrance exams and the government's handling of civil society protests.
Dalit Sangharsha Samiti (DSS) State convener D.G. Sagar on Saturday (July 18) accused the BJP-led Union government of failing to ensure transparency in the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged irregularities.
Addressing a press conference in Kalaburagi city, Mr. Sagar urged the Centre to remove Mr. Pradhan from the Union Cabinet, holding him responsible for the alleged lapses in the conduct of the examination.
He also criticised the Union government for its response to environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike, alleging that the government had not initiated discussions with Mr. Wangchuk at the protest venue despite the agitation continuing for 21 days. He urged the Centre to immediately open a dialogue and address the issues raised by the activist.
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