BJD Criticizes Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Over NEET Paper Leaks
Dharmendra Pradhan’s mind in Odisha while his body in Delhi, BJD charges over NEET paper leak
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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) criticized Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for recurring NEET examination paper leaks, claiming he is distracted by party activities in Odisha while neglecting his ministerial duties in Delhi. The party demands his resignation, citing a pattern of failures under the BJP government.
- 01BJD accuses Dharmendra Pradhan of neglecting his ministerial responsibilities.
- 02The party highlights a troubling trend of NEET paper leaks under the BJP government.
- 03BJD calls for Pradhan's resignation on moral grounds due to repeated failures.
- 0422 lakh students are affected by the examination cancellations, according to BJD.
- 05The state government is also criticized for its handling of education and examination integrity.
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The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has launched a strong critique against Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, alleging that his focus on party activities in Odisha has led to a series of NEET examination paper leaks. During a press conference on May 12, 2026, Chinmaya Sahoo, President of BJD’s youth wing, stated that the recurring leaks reflect Pradhan's neglect of his ministerial responsibilities, suggesting he is more engaged in politics than in safeguarding the integrity of examinations. The BJD pointed out that under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government, there have been four cancellations of examinations due to leaks in six years, creating a narrative of
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The repeated NEET paper leaks and examination cancellations undermine the educational prospects of thousands of students, creating uncertainty and anxiety among them.
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