Nationalist Congress Party MLA Riaz Ahmad Khan said Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should resign amid ongoing protests by the Chhatra Jatiya Parishad [1].

The demand for Pradhan's resignation follows allegations of involvement in a medical exam and NEET leak scandal. This movement reflects growing tension between student organizations and the central government over the integrity of national competitive examinations.

The protests, centered in New Delhi, have gained momentum as the Chhatra Jatiya Parishad, or CJP, continues to push for accountability [1]. According to reports, the general CJP protest had entered its 15th day by mid-June 2024 [2].

Within these demonstrations, some participants have escalated their tactics to draw attention to the crisis. A hunger strike associated with the movement had reached its seventh day during the same period [2].

Khan said that the Education Minister should step down to address the grievances of the students [1]. The CJP continues to maintain that the leak scandal undermines the meritocracy of the medical admission process and requires a high-level change in leadership to resolve.

Pradhan has not issued a formal response to the specific call for resignation from the NC lawmaker. The protests remain a focal point for student activism in the capital as they demand a transparent investigation into the exam irregularities [1].

“Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should resign amid protests by the CJP.”

The call for Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation by a member of the Nationalist Congress Party signifies a broadening of the political opposition to the government's handling of the NEET scandal. By aligning with the student-led Chhatra Jatiya Parishad, political figures are attempting to transform a localized academic grievance into a national issue of governance and accountability.