New Delhi: In a major political development, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from the Union Cabinet, submitting his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi amid mounting pressure over the ongoing nationwide student protests linked to alleged examination irregularities and paper leak controversies.
Pradhan’s resignation comes after days of sustained demonstrations by students and youth groups demanding accountability, transparency, and reforms in the country’s examination system. Protesters had also been calling for the Education Minister’s removal, making it one of their key demands.
According to reports, the protests intensified in recent days, with demonstrations in several parts of the country and repeated disruptions over the issue. The resignation is being viewed as a significant political development and a major response to the growing public pressure surrounding the controversy.
The Centre has yet to announce Pradhan’s successor. Meanwhile, the government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening the examination system and taking strict action against those responsible for any irregularities.
The resignation is expected to trigger fresh political reactions, with opposition parties and student organizations likely to renew their demands for broader reforms in the education sector and greater accountability in national-level examinations.
