New Delhi, 25th July 2026: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his post, bringing a major political development amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET paper leak. The announcement came after weeks of sustained protests led by Cockroach Janata Party, who had been demanding accountability and his resignation.
For nearly a month, protesters staged demonstrations at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, alleging serious lapses in the conduct of the NEET examination. The agitation gained support from students and various organisations, with protesters repeatedly calling for action against those responsible and seeking the resignation of the Education Minister.
CJP described Pradhan's resignation as a significant victory for the movement, saying it reflected the impact of sustained public pressure and student-led protests.
Dharmendra Pradhan announced his resignation through a post on X, stating that he had decided to step down as the Union Education Minister. He also said that he had forwarded his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for consideration.
The resignation marks a significant development in the aftermath of the NEET controversy, while attention is now expected to shift towards the Centre's next steps in addressing the concerns raised over the examination process.
