'Need Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation First': Opposition On Centre's NEET Discussion Stand
The Indian Opposition is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan before participating in parliamentary discussions regarding the NEET exam paper leak. The government, represented by JP Nadda and Kiren Rijiju, maintains it is ready for a debate and accuses the Opposition of using the resignation demand as an excuse to avoid parliamentary proceedings.
Why it matters
This highlights a significant legislative deadlock in India over a major national education scandal, impacting the credibility of the examination system.
Let Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign first, the Opposition insisted as the government said Wednesday it was ready for a discussion on the NEET paper leak issue."For fair discussion on NEET, there will be no debate until Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns," Mallikarjun Kharge, leading a united Opposition front, said during the heated proceedings in the Rajya Sabha.अगर शिक्षा प्रणाली पर Fair Discussion होना है, तो शिक्षा मंत्री को पहले इस्तीफ़ा देना चाहिए। pic.twitter.com/R8jXXFbk4W - Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) July 22, 2026Responding to the Opposition's charge, Leader of the House and Union Minister JP Nadda stated that the government is not shying away from a discussion."Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has said very clearly just now that the Government is ready to discuss all issues.
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