Students are more important than any post, says Amit Shah after Dharmendra Pradhan's exit
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned following intense public pressure regarding the NEET paper leak controversy. Home Minister Amit Shah defended the move, stating that the interests of students and the nation take precedence over political positions.
Why it matters
The resignation highlights the political fallout of the NEET examination crisis and the government's attempt to manage public perception regarding educational integrity and accountability.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said that the country, youth and students are far more important than any position for BJP workers and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan exemplifies this principle.
His remarks came after Mr. Pradhan resigned on Saturday (July 25, 2026) amid mounting pressure due to the protests over the NEET paper leak controversy.
"The Modi government respects the sentiments of the country's youth and is committed to implementing the necessary reforms against paper leaks," he said in a post on X late Saturday (July 25, 2026) night.
"For the BJP, the nation, our youth and students hold far greater importance than any position," he said.
The decisions taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure strict punishment for those guilty of paper leaks are commendable, Mr. Shah said.
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