Rahul Gandhi, opposition leader and member of the Indian National Congress, demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a protest in Delhi.
The demand follows widespread outrage over alleged paper leaks in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) and reports of police brutality against students. The scandal has sparked a national debate on the integrity of India's competitive examination system and the government's accountability in protecting student futures.
Speaking outside the Prime Minister’s residence, Gandhi called for the resignation of Pradhan and also sought the resignation of Amit Shah [1]. The opposition's pressure intensified as protesters gathered to demand an apology from the Prime Minister regarding the treatment of students during the demonstrations [3].
Gandhi highlighted a systemic failure in the examination process. He said there have been 152 paper leaks in the past 10 years [2]. Despite the frequency of these incidents, Gandhi said there have been zero convictions during that same period [2].
The protests centered on the alleged leak of the NEET exam papers, which are critical for students seeking admission to medical colleges. The situation escalated when students alleged they faced police crackdowns while peacefully protesting for transparency [4].
While some reports focused on the demand for an apology from the Prime Minister, others emphasized the calls for ministerial resignations [1, 3]. The opposition has indicated it is ready for a parliamentary discussion on the matter, following previous statements where the Prime Minister described the paper leaks as a grave sin [4].
“152 paper leaks in the past 10 years”
The demand for high-level resignations reflects a deepening political crisis surrounding India's education infrastructure. By linking the lack of convictions to a decade of leaks, the opposition is attempting to frame the NEET scandal not as an isolated administrative error, but as a systemic failure of governance and law enforcement.
