Arvind Kejriwal, national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, called for the removal of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a visit to Delhi. [1]

The demand highlights growing political tension over the administration of national examinations and the perceived failure of the current education ministry to address systemic irregularities. [2]

Kejriwal visited Jantar Mantar to meet with activist and protest leader Sonam Wangchuk. [3] The visit served as a show of solidarity with Wangchuk, who has been protesting alleged irregularities in national examinations, specifically citing the NEET medical entrance test. [3]

During the visit, Kejriwal said that the current leadership of the education ministry is inadequate. He specifically suggested that Wangchuk possesses the necessary vision to lead the department. [1]

"Sonam Wangchuk Should Be Education Minister," Kejriwal said. [1]

Kejriwal demanded the immediate resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, arguing that the controversies surrounding national tests require a fundamental change in leadership. [2] The Aam Aadmi Party leader positioned the move as a necessary step to restore integrity to the Indian education system, a move that aligns the party with Wangchuk's ongoing campaign for reform. [3]

Wangchuk has continued his presence at Jantar Mantar, drawing attention to the vulnerabilities of the examination process. The call for a ministerial change reflects a broader push from activists to move beyond policy tweaks and toward a complete overhaul of how national certifications are managed. [2]

Kejriwal did not provide a specific timeline for the demanded resignation but said that the current state of national exams is unacceptable. [1]

“"Sonam Wangchuk Should Be Education Minister"”

This alliance between a major political figure and a prominent activist signals an escalation in the pressure on the central government regarding educational transparency. By calling for a specific replacement, Kejriwal is attempting to pivot the conversation from general criticism of exam leaks to a demand for a leadership change, potentially leveraging public frustration with the NEET examinations to challenge the current administration's credibility.