Divya Delhi : Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his post amid mounting pressure from ongoing student-led protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar over the alleged NEET paper leak controversy. Pradhan reportedly submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following weeks of nationwide demonstrations demanding accountability and reforms in the examination system. The protests, spearheaded by student groups and supported by activists, had intensified after allegations of irregularities in the NEET examination triggered widespread public outrage. Demonstrators accused the government of failing to ensure transparency in the country’s competitive examination process and made Pradhan’s resignation a key demand. The resignation comes as the Centre continues talks with protest representatives while also announcing stricter anti-paper leak measures and promising reforms to restore confidence in the examination system. Security remained tight around Jantar Mantar, where protesters vowed to continue their movement until broader education reforms are implemented.
