Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Opposition Demands Pradhan's Resignation Over Exam Leaks
Opposition leaders in India staged a protest in Parliament to demand the resignation of the Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, due to repeated examination paper leaks.
They accused the government of not protecting students and using excessive force against protesters.
The government announced fast-track courts for speedy trials, but the opposition said this does not address the core issues of accountability and systemic reforms.
The protest involved key leaders like Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and others.
They also alleged that Parliament access for opposition MPs was restricted and that students protesting in Delhi were injured by police.
The opposition vowed to continue their agitation until their demands are met.
Opposition leaders protested in Parliament demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks.
The protest was attended by key leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and Akhilesh Yadav.
The government announced fast-track courts for speedy trials in paper leak cases, but the opposition termed it inadequate.
Allegations of police using tear gas and force against protesters, leaving many injured.
The opposition vowed to continue their agitation until their demands for examination reforms and accountability are met.
- Who
- Opposition leaders including Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, and Akhilesh Yadav
- What
- Protest in Parliament complex demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- Allegations of government failure to protect students and address examination paper leaks, along with police excesses against protesters
Opposition Leaders
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Opposition Leaders
Demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for failing to protect students and address the examination paper leak issue.
Government
No official statement from the government regarding the resignation of the Education Minister.
Accountability and Systemic Reforms
Opposition Leaders
Students demand accountability and systemic reforms rather than new announcements like fast-track courts.
Government
Government announces the setting up of fast-track courts for speedy trials in paper leak cases.
Police Action Against Protesters
Opposition Leaders
Allegations of police using tear gas and force against protesters, leaving many injured.
Government
No official statement from the government regarding the police action.
- Protest Location
- Parliament complex, New Delhi
- Key Protesters
- Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav
- Government Response
- Announcement of fast-track courts for speedy trials
- Opposition Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Allegations by Opposition
- Police excesses against protesters, restriction of Parliament access for opposition MPs
- Number of Paper Leaks
- 152 over the past decade