Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Rajnath Singh's 2015 Video Viral After Pradhan's Resignation
An old video of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh saying that ministers do not resign in the NDA government has gone viral after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned.
This happened because there were protests by students about problems in the NEET-UG exam.
The video is from 2015 when the opposition wanted other ministers to resign.
Rajnath Singh said that in the NDA government, ministers do not resign, unlike in the UPA government.
The resignation of Pradhan marks only the second instance during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 12-year tenure that a Union Cabinet minister has stepped down from office.
An old video of Rajnath Singh saying ministers don't resign in the NDA government went viral.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amidst student protests over NEET-UG exam irregularities.
The video is from 2015 when the opposition sought resignations of Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje.
Rajnath Singh stated that ministers do not resign in the NDA government.
The video resurfaced in the context of Pradhan's resignation.
- Who
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- What
- An old video of Rajnath Singh went viral after Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation
- When
- The video dates back to 2015, and the resignation was tendered on Saturday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- The video was shared in the context of Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amidst student protests over exam irregularities
NDA Government's Stance
Opposition's Stance
Resignation of Ministers
NDA Government's Stance
Ministers do not resign in the NDA government.
Opposition's Stance
Ministers should resign when there are serious issues or demands for accountability.
- Date of Video
- 2015
- Resigned Minister
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Reason for Resignation
- NEET-UG exam paper leak and other examination irregularities
- Context of Video
- Opposition seeking resignation of Sushma Swaraj and Vasundhara Raje
- Current Position of Rajnath Singh
- Defence Minister
