Political Leaders Demand Resignation of Education Minister Following NEET UG Paper Leak
NEET UG Paper Leak: Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal Demand Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation
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Following the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 exam due to an alleged paper leak, Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal are calling for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. They criticize the government's handling of the situation, emphasizing the impact on millions of students and demanding reforms to prevent future leaks.
- 01Rahul Gandhi claims the future of 22 lakh students is jeopardized due to the Education Minister's inaction.
- 02Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi for remaining silent amidst the crisis affecting millions of youth.
- 03Arvind Kejriwal echoed calls for Pradhan's resignation, citing irregularities in CBSE evaluations.
- 04Jairam Ramesh highlighted the inadequacy of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act in preventing paper leaks.
- 05Dharmendra Pradhan has reached out to state authorities to ensure smooth conduct of the re-NEET exam scheduled for June 21.
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In the wake of the NEET UG 2026 exam cancellation due to an alleged paper leak, prominent political figures, including Rahul Gandhi (Leader of Opposition) and Arvind Kejriwal (former Chief Minister of Delhi), are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Gandhi argues that the future of 22 lakh students is at risk, criticizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence on the issue. He also addressed concerns regarding the recent CBSE evaluation process, where numerous complaints have gone unaddressed. Kejriwal reiterated the call for Pradhan's resignation, emphasizing the severe impact of irregularities in educational assessments. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh pointed out the shortcomings of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, which was touted as a solution to prevent such issues. Meanwhile, Pradhan has communicated with state officials to facilitate the re-NEET exam scheduled for June 21, urging them to ensure adequate facilities for candidates amid ongoing heatwave conditions.
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The cancellation of the NEET UG exam and subsequent demands for reform could significantly affect students' academic futures and the integrity of educational assessments in India.
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