Pradhan’s resignation is not out of remorse, says Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge criticized the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, labeling it a reaction to student pressure rather than an act of accountability. Opposition leaders are calling for further reforms and an apology from the Prime Minister regarding the NEET paper leak.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing political fallout from the NEET examination controversy, which has become a central point of contention between the ruling party and the opposition.
Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Saturday alleged that Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation was not an act of accountability over the NEET paper leak, but the result of sustained nationwide protests by students.
He claimed that neither Mr. Pradhan nor Prime Minister Narendra Modi had expressed remorse over the controversy despite the Centre acknowledging the paper leak in May.
Addressing reporters, Mr. Kharge pointed out that Mr. Pradhan’s resignation letter did not accept responsibility for the leak but stated that he was stepping down to prevent “anti-national forces” from exploiting the issue. “It is very clear that Mr. Pradhan’s resignation is not one of conscience or accountability. He has been forced to resign by the students of this nation,” he said.
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