SFI and DYFI protest NTA failures, demand Union Education Minister’s resignation
The Students’ Federation of India and the Democratic Youth Federation of India held a protest in Vijayawada demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. They cited systemic failures within the National Testing Agency, including paper leaks and exam cancellations, as evidence of government negligence.
Why it matters
The protests highlight growing public frustration with India's national examination system and the potential political fallout for the central government regarding student welfare.
The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) and the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) jointly organised a protest at Dharna Chowk in Vijayawada on Sunday (June 7, 2026), demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. They alleged that he was responsible for a series of failures by the National Testing Agency (NTA), including the NEET paper leak, irregularities in UGC-NET applications, flaws in CBSE evaluations, and the last-minute cancellation of CUET-UG examinations.
The article focuses heavily on the grievances and demands of activist groups, framing the government's actions as negligent without providing a direct rebuttal from the ministry.
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