Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Pradhan Faces Resignation Calls Amid NEET-UG Paper Leak Protests
There have been big protests in India because the NEET-UG exam papers were leaked.
Many students are very upset, and some even took their own lives.
The Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, is being blamed for this.
People are demanding that he resign because many exam leaks happened while he was in charge.
Pradhan used to be a student leader and even led protests against exam leaks when he was younger.
Now, he is being criticized for not taking responsibility and for the police cracking down on the protesters.
Protests in New Delhi over NEET-UG paper leak and other examination irregularities.
At least 21 students have died by suicide following the paper leak.
Government rescheduled the exam and arrested 13 individuals accused in the leak.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan faces calls for resignation amid public anger.
Pradhan accused opposition leaders of exploiting students but did not address resignation calls.
- Who
- Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, students, opposition leaders, Delhi Police
- What
- Protests and calls for resignation due to NEET-UG paper leak and other examination irregularities
- When
- July 20, 2024 (protest), July 21, 2024 (opposition protest)
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- Due to the NEET-UG paper leak, examination irregularities, and the subsequent suicides of at least 21 students
Protesters and Opposition
Dharmendra Pradhan
Resignation Calls
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters and opposition leaders are demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to the NEET-UG paper leak and other examination irregularities.
Dharmendra Pradhan
Pradhan has not addressed the resignation calls directly but has accused opposition leaders of exploiting students.
Accountability
Protesters and Opposition
Protesters are demanding government accountability for the examination paper leaks and the subsequent suicides of at least 21 students.
Dharmendra Pradhan
Pradhan acknowledges the need for answers, reforms, and accountability but has not taken responsibility for the incidents.
- Minister Involved
- Dharmendra Pradhan
- Exam Leaked
- NEET-UG
- Suicides Reported
- 21
- Arrests Made
- 13
- Investigation Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
- Protest Date
- July 20, 2024
- Opposition Protest
- July 21, 2024
- Pradhan's Past Protest
- 1997, Odisha
