Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Education Minister Resigns Amid Protests Over NEET Paper Leak
The Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned after 36 days of protests at Jantar Mantar in Delhi over the NEET paper leak.
The government claims his resignation was voluntary to maintain national unity, while protesters argue it was forced due to public pressure.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which organized the protests, is considering its future role—whether to remain a pressure group or become a serious political party.
The government must address the issues in the education system, including examination security and university autonomy, to prevent further suffering of students.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Union Education Minister after 36 days of protests over the NEET paper leak.
The government claims his resignation was voluntary to maintain national unity and prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation.
Protesters argue the resignation was forced due to public pressure and demand a thorough examination of the education system.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) organized the protests and is considering its future role as a pressure group or a political party.
The government must address issues like examination security, university autonomy, and teacher recruitment to prevent further suffering of students.
- Who
- Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Education Minister; Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)
- What
- Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan amid protests over NEET paper leak
- When
- July 20, 2024
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- To prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation and to ensure national unity and students' future.
Government's Perspective
CJP's Perspective
Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan
Government's Perspective
The resignation was a voluntary act to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation and to ensure national unity and students' future.
CJP's Perspective
The resignation was a forced eviction due to widespread protests and public pressure.
Role of CJP
Government's Perspective
The government views CJP as a pressure group that mobilizes people against issues like paper leaks.
CJP's Perspective
CJP sees itself as a principled citizens' movement that keeps governments accountable and aims to become a serious political party.
- Resignation Date
- July 20, 2024
- Protest Duration
- 36 days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- National Education Policy
- 2020
- NEET Paper Leak
- Exposed during the protests