Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Pradhan resigns amid NEET paper leak protests
Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Education Minister, resigned on July 25.
Naveen Patnaik congratulated the youth for their role in this outcome, highlighting the importance of public opinion.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi praised Pradhan's tenure and reforms, including the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Opposition figures claimed Pradhan resigned due to nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Supporters, however, saw it as a moral decision.
The state CPI(M) unit welcomed the resignation, calling it a victory for the student movement.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister on July 25.
Naveen Patnaik congratulated the youth, emphasizing the power of public opinion.
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi praised Pradhan's tenure and reforms.
Opposition claimed Pradhan resigned due to nationwide student protests over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Supporters viewed the resignation as a moral decision and an example of propriety in public life.
- Who
- Dharmendra Pradhan, Naveen Patnaik, Mohan Charan Majhi, Bhakta Charan Das, Manmohan Samal, Suresh Panigrahy
- What
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- When
- July 25
- Where
- India
- Why
- Alleged NEET paper leak and student protests
Protesters and Opposition
Government and Supporters
Reason for Resignation
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters and opposition claim Pradhan resigned due to nationwide student agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak and the assault on protesting students.
Government and Supporters
Supporters argue that Pradhan resigned on moral grounds, prioritizing high moral values and commitment to public service.
Impact of Resignation
Protesters and Opposition
Opposition sees it as a victory for the student movement and a sign of the power of public opinion.
Government and Supporters
Supporters view it as an example of propriety in public life and a reflection of Pradhan's dedication to public service.
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Position
- Union Education Minister
- Date of Resignation
- July 25
- Reason for Resignation
- Alleged NEET paper leak and student protests
- Congratulating Figure
- Naveen Patnaik
- Praising Figure
- Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi
- Opposition Claim
- Pradhan resigned due to nationwide student agitation
- Supporters' View
- Pradhan resigned on moral grounds
