Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned Saturday following nationwide protests over an alleged leak of the NEET examination paper.
The resignation marks a significant political concession by the government amid growing public anger over the integrity of national medical entrance exams. The controversy has sparked widespread demands for systemic reform in India's education sector.
Protesters gathered at the Jantar Mantar site in New Delhi to demand accountability for the alleged leak. The unrest reflects a broader dissatisfaction with how the administration has managed critical education infrastructure and examination security.
MP John Brittas reacted to the news by criticizing the current administration. He said the country is being ruled by a "majoritarian government."
Brittas targeted the leadership's priorities during the crisis. He said the Prime Minister is more focused on "reels and followers" than governance.
Despite the resignation of the minister, Brittas said the situation requires more than a single departure from office. He said, "We need a large‑scale public agitation."
The departure of Pradhan comes as the government faces mounting pressure to provide transparent answers regarding the NEET paper leak and to ensure that future examinations are secure from corruption.
“The country is being ruled by a "majoritarian government".”
The resignation of the Education Minister suggests that the NEET paper leak controversy has evolved from a localized administrative failure into a broader political liability. By stepping down, Pradhan may be serving as a pressure valve for the government, though the call for mass agitation by opposition figures like John Brittas indicates that the public's trust in the examination system remains severely compromised.
